grabs Meaning & Definition
/ɡɹæbz/
What Does Grabs Mean?
As a noun, grabs means plural of grab. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of grab. As a verb, it means To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
Quick Facts About Grabs
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɡɹæbz/ |
| Synonyms | catch, clutch and grasp |
Grabs Definition (Noun)
- plural of grab
Grabs as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of grab
Noun
- A sudden snatch at something.
- An acquisition by violent or unjust means.
- A mechanical device that grabs or clutches.
- A sound bite.
- That which is seized.
- A simple card game.
Verb
- To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge.
- To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).
The suspect suddenly broke free and grabbed at the policeman's gun.
- To restrain someone; to arrest.
- To grip the attention of; to enthrall or interest.
How does that idea grab you?
- To quickly collect or retrieve.
- To consume something quickly.
Is there time to grab a coffee?
- To take the opportunity of.
Noun
- A two- or three-masted vessel used on the Malabar coast.
Synonyms of Grabs
Grabs synonyms and antonyms →Grabs in a Sentence
I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge.
The suspect suddenly broke free and grabbed at the policeman's gun.
How does that idea grab you?
Is there time to grab a coffee?
Word Forms & Grammar
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