nounπShareA sudden snatch at something."The toddler's grabs for the colorful toy kept knocking it off the table. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn acquisition by violent or unjust means."The politician's grab for power was widely condemned as corrupt. "propertypoliticsgovernmentlawactionbusinesseconomystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mechanical device that grabs or clutches."The construction worker adjusted the grabs on the crane before lifting the heavy steel beam. "machinedevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sound bite."The news report used several grabs from the mayor's speech to summarize her plan. "mediacommunicationentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is seized."After the concert, everyone made grabs at the fallen confetti. "actionthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA simple card game."During the family camping trip, we often played grabs when it rained inside the tent. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch."I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge."actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)."The toddler grabs at the colorful balloons as they float past. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain someone; to arrest."The police officer grabs the suspect to prevent him from running away. "policelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grip the attention of; to enthrall or interest."How does that idea grab you?"communicationentertainmentmediaactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo quickly collect or retrieve."She grabs her keys off the table and runs out the door. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consume something quickly."Is there time to grab a coffee?"foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take the opportunity of.""When a new internship opportunity arises, she always grabs it." "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA two- or three-masted vessel used on the Malabar coast."During the maritime history lecture, the professor showed a detailed drawing of a grab, explaining its importance for trade along the Malabar coast in the 18th century. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading