1. grab - noun
· a mechanical device for gripping an object
Hypernym(s): mechanical_device
2. grab - noun
· the act of catching an object with the hands; "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"
Synonym(s): catch, snatch, snap
3. grab - verb
· take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"
Synonym(s): catch, take_hold_of
Hypernym(s): seize, prehend, clutch
4. grab - verb
· get hold of or seize quickly and easily; "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"
Hypernym(s): take
5. grab - verb
· make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand; "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask"
Hypernym(s): move
6. grab - verb
· obtain illegally or unscrupulously; "Grab power"
Hypernym(s): obtain
7. grab - verb
· take or grasp suddenly; "She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room"
Hypernym(s): seize, prehend, clutch
8. grab - verb
· capture the attention or imagination of; "This story will grab you"; "The movie seized my imagination"
Synonym(s): seize
Hypernym(s): intrigue, fascinate
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