grab
grab
Definition
grab (grab)
transitive verb grabbed, grab′·bing
- to seize or snatch suddenly; take roughly and quickly
- to get possession of by unscrupulous methods
- ☆ Slang to attract strongly the attention of; impress greatly
Etymology: prob. < MDu grabben, akin to ON grapa, grasp < IE base *ghrebh- > Sans grabh-, to seize
intransitive verb
to grab or try to grab something: often with for, at, onto, etc.
noun
- the act of grabbing
- something grabbed
- any of various mechanical devices for clutching something to be hoisted
- Chiefly Brit. clamshell (sense )
grab′·ber noun
up for grabs
☆Slang available to the highest bidder, most aggressive person, etc.
grab
Synonyms
grab
Synonyms
grab
Usage Examples
Object
- equalizer: Montrose had barely time to settle on the lead when Arbroath grabbed an equalizer out of nothing.
- headline: For now, we'll just have to keep letting number 27 grabbing the headlines!
- bite: Upstairs are a counter, tables and chairs â more suited to those interested in grabbing a quick bite to eat.
- attention: Muhammad grabbed the attention of every child he came in contact with from Year 7 to Year 10.
- handful: I reach in and grab a handful, shoving them into the machine with the felt-tipped sign ' service washes only ' .
- consolation: Julian Ellis grabbed a consolation for the home side.
Used with why or when
- what: So we grabbed what was necessary, and God blessed greatly what we came up with.
Modifies a noun
- rail: Am I eligible for lever taps, lowering a cistern or having a grab rail of some sort fitted in my home?
- bag: There is a grab bag of malware, cryptanalysis, attack methods and more in chapter nine.
- adhesive: To fasten the skirting to the wall a grab adhesive is best especially if you intend to stain or varnish the boards.
- raid: Detective Constable Tina Green, of Ripley CID, said: " It was very much a smash and grab raid.
- headline: Good police work on high-profile crime grabs headlines... but people who work behind the scenes make an impact too.
- bar: Cubicles come complete with a grab bar and seat supports, curtain rail and plain White curtain and optional ramp.
Modifying Another Word
- hastily: Ewan caught sight of the barbarian's look of righteous wrath and hastily grabbed his horse's bridle.
- instantly: Although it doesn't necessarily instantly grab you, it is a definite grower and well worth a few listenings.
- suddenly: Be very gentle when you do this, and don't suddenly grab the puppy's jaw.
- immediately: We made contact and he immediately grabbed my legs to try to take me down.
Noun used with modifier
