grab | (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | Synonyms: catch, snap, snatch |
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(noun) a mechanical device for gripping an object | - |
(verb) capture the attention or imagination of | Synonyms: seize |
(verb) take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of | Synonyms: catch |
(verb) take or grasp suddenly | - |
(verb) make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand | - |
(verb) get hold of or seize quickly and easily | Synonyms: snaffle, snap up |
(verb) obtain illegally or unscrupulously | - |
grabber | (noun) an unpleasant person who grabs inconsiderately | - |
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grabby | (adjective) immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth | Synonyms: avaricious, covetous, grasping, greedy, prehensile |
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