Meaning of 'grab'

noun

the act of catching an object with the hands

Synonyms: catch

noun

a mechanical device for gripping an object

verb

capture the attention or imagination of

Example: "This story will grab you"

Synonyms: seize

verb

take or grasp suddenly

Example: "They grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room."

verb

take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

Synonyms: catch

verb

make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand

Example: "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask"

verb

get hold of or seize quickly and easily

Synonyms: snaffle snap up

verb

obtain illegally or unscrupulously