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to grab
01
greifen, packen
to take hold of an object or surface rapidly or abruptly
Transitive: to grab sth
Example
He grabbed the railing tightly as he stumbled on the stairs, preventing himself from falling.
She grabbed the edge of the table to steady herself as the boat rocked back and forth on the rough waves.
02
greifen, ergreifen
to take someone or something suddenly or violently
Transitive: to grab sb by a body part or clothes
Example
The police officer grabbed the suspect by the arm and pulled him away from the scene of the crime.
The lifeguard grabbed the struggling swimmer by the arm and pulled him to safety from the strong current.
03
schnappen, greifen
to take or get something quickly or hastily
Transitive: to grab sth
Example
They grabbed a pizza on the way home from work since they did n't have time to cook dinner.
He grabbed the microphone and started singing karaoke when the opportunity arose at the party.
04
greifen, schnappen
to reach for or try to seize something with a quick motion
Transitive: to grab at sth
Example
She grabbed at the branch as she slipped on the muddy trail, trying to prevent a fall.
He grabbed at the floating ball with both hands, trying to catch it before it drifted out of reach.
05
fesseln, packen
to attract or hold someone's attention or interest
Transitive: to grab sb
Example
The movie's intriguing plot and captivating visuals grabbed the audience from the very beginning.
The headline of the newspaper grabbed me as soon as I saw it.
06
sich aneignen, ergreifen
to acquire something opportunistically or unethically
Transitive: to grab an advantage
Example
The corrupt politician used his position to grab land from unsuspecting citizens for his personal gain.
She grabbed credit for the project's success, even though she contributed very little to its completion.
Grab
01
Grab, Ergreifung
the act of catching an object with the hands
02
Greifer, Zange
a mechanical device for gripping an object
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