grab meaning and definition

GRAB noun

Definition of grab (noun)

1. a mechanical device for gripping an object
2. 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"
   • synonyms: catch, snap, snatch

GRAB verb

Definition of grab (verb)

1. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
   • "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"
   • synonyms: catch, take hold of
2. get hold of or seize quickly and easily
   • "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"
   • synonyms: snaffle, snap up
3. make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
   • "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask"
4. obtain illegally or unscrupulously
   • "Grab power"
5. take or grasp suddenly
   • "She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room"
6. capture the attention or imagination of
   • "This story will grab you"; "The movie seized my imagination"
   • synonyms: seize