grab - English word #778

Translation

To take hold of something quickly and firmly with your hand.

Word origin

From an old Germanic word grabben, meaning to seize or snatch.

Verb typeregular (grab, grabs, grabbed)

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"Grab" means to take hold of it quickly.

rope .

"Grabbed" is the past form of "grab".

snack .

"Grabs" is the form used with he, she, or it.

hand

The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

hold

To have something in your hands or arms and keep it there.

catch

To take hold of something that is moving through the air with your hands.

take

To get hold of something and carry it, or to move it with you.

pull

To move something towards you or in the way you are going.

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