grab
Definition
- n. a mechanical device for gripping an object
- v. make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
- v. obtain illegally or unscrupulously
- v. take or grasp suddenly
Word forms
- Past tense
- grabbed
- Present participle
- grabbing
- Past participle
- grabbed
- Third person singular
- grabs
Example sentences
n.
The captain showed us how to grab the sail to change direction.
vi.
I had to grab the last piece of cake before someone else did.
vt.
He tried to grab the ball from the other player during the game.