This meaning is about holding something fast and suddenly with your hand. People use it when they take or catch things quickly.
She grabbed the book from the table.
He grabbed my hand to stop me.
This meaning means to get or take something fast, often because it is rare or useful. It is not only with hands but also for chances or things.
She grabbed a quick snack before class.
They grabbed tickets for the show fast.
As a noun, grab means one fast try to hold or take something. People say this about short actions that happen quickly.
He made a grab for the ball and missed.
Her grab for the phone was very fast.
This meaning is about trying to get something fast, like money, power, or interest. It can mean unfair or strong efforts to get something.
The company made a grab for market share.
His grab for power alarmed many people.
In technology, grab means to take a picture or a part of what is on screen. It is like saving or copying a small image or video part.
I grabbed a screenshot of the website.
You can grab video clips from this app.
Here grab means to pull or move something fast and with force. It usually means a sudden and strong action.
She grabbed the door to open it quickly.
He grabbed the rope and pulled hard.
This meaning means to get someone’s attention fast. Something grabs attention when it is hard to ignore or very noticeable.
The bright colors grabbed her attention.
This ad grabs people’s eyes quickly.
In machines, a grab is a part like a claw that holds or lifts things. It helps people pick or move objects safely and easily.
The robot’s grab can pick up boxes.
Use the grab to hold the object tight.
