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GRABBING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Grabbing.

Grabbing - as a noun

A mechanical device for gripping an object

The act of catching an object with the hands

Example: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12snap6snatch11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grabbing - as a verb

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

Example: "Catch the ball!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12take hold of
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get hold of or seize quickly and easily

Example: "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snaffle13snap up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand

Example: "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask"

Obtain illegally or unscrupulously

Example: "Grab power"

Take or grasp suddenly

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

Capture the attention or imagination of

Example: "This story will grab you"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seize14

Example Sentences

"She made a quick grabbing for the falling book."
"The robber's grabbing of the purse happened in an instant."
"His grabbing of the last slice of pizza caused some conflict."
"I saw her grabbing of the opportunity and couldn't help but admire her ambition."
"The child's grabbing at the toy resulted in it breaking into pieces."
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Word Game Points

Is GRABBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grabbing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRABBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is GRABBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grabbing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRABBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is GRABBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grabbing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRABBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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