Grabbed

verb

/ɡɹæbd/

Word Frequency: 8.6

Definitions

1.verbTo grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.

"I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge."

2.verbTo make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).

"The suspect suddenly broke free and grabbed at the policeman's gun."

3.verbTo restrain someone; to arrest.

4.verbTo grip the attention of; to enthrall or interest.

"How does that idea grab you?"

5.verbTo quickly collect or retrieve.

6.verbTo consume something quickly.

"Is there time to grab a coffee?"

7.verbTo take the opportunity of.

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