Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Grab.
How to pronounce grab:
US
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)
catch12snap6snatch11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14Hyponyms (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 ofHypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14Hyponyms (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 upHypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (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)
seize14Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is GRAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grab is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordGRAB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is GRAB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grab is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRAB has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.