grab Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a mechanical device for gripping an object
   
2. noun the act of catching an object with the hands
   catch; snap; snatch.
   
   • Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
   • he made a grab for the ball before it landed
   • Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
   • the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
3. verb take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
   catch; take hold of.
   
   • Catch the ball!
   • Grab the elevator door!
4. verb get hold of or seize quickly and easily
   snap up; snaffle.
   
   • I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale
5. verb make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
   
   • The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask
6. verb obtain illegally or unscrupulously
   
   • Grab power
7. verb take or grasp suddenly
   
   • She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room
8. verb capture the attention or imagination of
   seize.
   
   • This story will grab you
   • The movie seized my imagination

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