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to grab
01
to take hold of an object or surface rapidly or abruptly
Transitive: to grab sth
02
to take someone or something suddenly or violently
Transitive: to grab sb by a body part or clothes
03
to take or get something quickly or hastily
Transitive: to grab sth
04
to reach for or try to seize something with a quick motion
Transitive: to grab at sth
05
to attract or hold someone's attention or interest
Transitive: to grab sb
06
to acquire something opportunistically or unethically
Transitive: to grab an advantage
grab
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grabber
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grabber
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Example
The child grabbed his mother's hand as he tripped on the pavement.
She grabbed the edge of the table to steady herself as the boat rocked back and forth on the rough waves.
He grabbed the railing tightly as he stumbled on the stairs, preventing himself from falling.
As the car skidded on the icy road, he grabbed the steering wheel tightly, trying to regain control.
The teacher's loud voice quickly grabbed the students' attention.
