grab
verb
[ ɡrab ]
• grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.
• "she grabbed him by the shirt collar"
Similar:
seize,
grasp,
snatch,
seize hold of,
grab hold of,
take hold of,
catch hold of,
lay hold of,
lay (one's) hands on,
get one's hands on,
take a grip of,
fasten round,
grapple,
grip,
clasp,
clutch,
catch at,
take,
pluck,
collar,
• attract the attention of; make an impression on.
• "how does that grab you?"
grab
noun
• a quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize.
• "he made a grab at the pistol"
Similar:
lunge for,
attempt to grab,
• a mechanical device for clutching, lifting, and moving things, especially materials in bulk.
Origin:
late 16th century: from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch grabben ; perhaps related to grip, gripe, and grope.
