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| grab [ grab ] |
verb (past and past participle grabbed, present participle grab·bing, 3rd person present singular grabs) |
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1. transitive verb grasp something: to take hold of something quickly, suddenly, or forcefully
  Grab a pen and sit down.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb try to grasp: to try to grasp something that is hard to reach or in short supply
Stop grabbing or I won't give you any.
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3. transitive verb seize something: to take something violently or dishonestly
grab the money and run
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4. transitive verb have emotional impact on somebody: to appeal to, attract, impress, or affect somebody emotionally
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informal
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The movie didn't really grab me.
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5. transitive verb hurriedly get something: to obtain something quickly and without difficulty
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informal
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I'll just grab a bite to eat.
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6. intransitive verb take hold suddenly: to take hold suddenly or intermittently
The brakes grabbed and the car went into a skid.
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noun (plural grabs) |
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1. grabbing: the act of grabbing something
He made a grab at my arm.
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2. something grabbed: something that is grabbed
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3. device for grabbing: an apparatus or device used for grasping hold of something
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4. grabbing ability: the ability or capacity to hold something fast
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| [Late 16th century. Probably < Middle Dutch or Middle Low German grabben] |
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| grab·ba·ble adjective |
| grab·ber noun |
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up for grabs available for the first comer to take or use (informal)
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