grab
/ˈɡɹæb/ noun C2- A sudden snatch at something.
- An acquisition by violent or unjust means.
- A mechanical device that grabs or clutches.
- A device for withdrawing drills, etc., from artesian and other wells that are drilled, bored, or driven.
- A sound bite.
- The rescue of a person from a burning structure.
- A simple card game.
Plural grabs
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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I’d be sure that white things would reach out from behind the trees and grab me.”
Early on a crisp Sunday morning, Sean stepped out of his apartment to grab the newspaper.
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