grab (Meaning)
grab (n)
a mechanical device for gripping an object
the act of catching an object with the hands
grab (v)
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
get hold of or seize quickly and easily
make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
obtain illegally or unscrupulously
take or grasp suddenly
capture the attention or imagination of
grab (n.)
A vessel used on the Malabar coast, having two or three masts.
A sudden grasp or seizure.
An instrument for clutching objects for the purpose of raising them; -- specially applied to devices for withdrawing drills, etc., from artesian and other wells that are drilled, bored, or driven.
grab (v. t. & i.)
To gripe suddenly; to seize; to snatch; to clutch.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grab
grab Sentence Examples
- She frantically grabbed the keys from the table as the house began to shake.
- The thief reached into her purse and swiftly grabbed her wallet.
- Grabbing hold of the railing, he steadied himself on the uneven deck.
- I grabbed a blanket and huddled on the couch, seeking warmth amidst the storm.
- The child grabbed the nearest toy and hugged it tightly.
- The wrestler grabbed his opponent by the arm, attempting to force a submission.
- The teacher grabbed the attention of the class by clapping her hands loudly.
- She grabbed a handful of popcorn and munched on it during the movie.
- The wind grabbed hold of the loose papers and sent them flying across the room.
- Grabbing a pen and paper, he quickly jotted down his notes.
FAQs About the word grab
a mechanical device for gripping an object, the act of catching an object with the hands, take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of, get hol
catch,snatch, get, seize, land, capture, snag, bag, collar, net
release, release, miss,miss, drop, drop, free, discharge, discharge, liberate
She frantically grabbed the keys from the table as the house began to shake.
The thief reached into her purse and swiftly grabbed her wallet.
Grabbing hold of the railing, he steadied himself on the uneven deck.
I grabbed a blanket and huddled on the couch, seeking warmth amidst the storm.
