grab

1. grab (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.

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

2. grab (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).

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

3. grab (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To restrain someone; to arrest.

4. grab (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A sudden snatch at something.

Example: The ball popped in and popped out, and when he made a grab for it on the ground he kicked it with his foot.

5. grab (noun) — sense 5

Definition: An acquisition by violent or unjust means.

6. grab (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A mechanical device that grabs or clutches.

Example: Almost all modern cranes are electrically operated and a quick-acting type of 30 cwt. capacity is suitable for general cargo, but not powerful enough to operate grabs for discharge of bulk cargoes.