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GRAB

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Grab.

How to pronounce grab:

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Grab - as a noun

A mechanical device for gripping an object

The act of catching an object with the hands

Example: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12snap6snatch11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grab - as a verb

Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

Example: "Catch the ball!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12take hold of
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get hold of or seize quickly and easily

Example: "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snaffle13snap up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand

Example: "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask"

Obtain illegally or unscrupulously

Example: "Grab power"

Take or grasp suddenly

Example: "She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room"

Capture the attention or imagination of

Example: "This story will grab you"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seize14

Example Sentences

"He made a quick grab for the ball."
"She gave me a swift grab on the arm."
"The thief made a grab for her purse."
"He managed to get a grab of her hair in the struggle."
"There was a mad grab for the last slice of pizza."
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Word Game Points

Is GRAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grab is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRAB has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GRAB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grab is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRAB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is GRAB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grab is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRAB has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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