Word Information

Grab

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Definitions for Grab

noun
a mechanical device for gripping an object
noun
the act of catching an object with the hands
Synonyms
Examples
  1. Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
  2. he made a grab for the ball before it landed
  3. Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
  4. the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
verb
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Synonyms
catch take hold of
Examples
  1. Catch the ball!
  2. Grab the elevator door!
verb
get hold of or seize quickly and easily
Synonyms
snap up snaffle
Examples
  1. I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale
verb
make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
Examples
  1. The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask
verb
obtain illegally or unscrupulously
Examples
  1. Grab power
verb
take or grasp suddenly
Examples
  1. She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room
verb
capture the attention or imagination of
Synonyms
Examples
  1. This story will grab you
  2. The movie seized my imagination

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