Grab Definition & Meaning
grab
- noun
- a mechanical device for gripping an object
- 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"
- verb
- take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"
- get hold of or seize quickly and easily; "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"
- make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand; "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask"
- obtain illegally or unscrupulously; "Grab power"
- take or grasp suddenly; "She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room"
- capture the attention or imagination of; "This story will grab you"; "The movie seized my imagination"
"Grab" in song lyrics
See how grab is used in real songs:
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"Run from the taz then hustle and grab"
504 Boyz f/ Mac, X-Con — Them Boyz -
"Where people take any and everything that they can grab"
Aceyalone — Project Blowed -
"And I got the gifted gab and I got that fif to grab"
Alias Donmillion — Dirty Dot
Words that rhyme with grab
Usage tips for "grab"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grab" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grab to find words that pair well.