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)
catch12snap6snatch11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14Hyponyms (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 ofHypernyms (Closely Related)
clutch13prehend13seize14Hyponyms (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 upHypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (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)
seize14Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is GRABBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grabbing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordGRABBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is GRABBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grabbing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRABBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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