grabbable

grab

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Definitions of grabbable word

verb with object grabbable to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch: He grabbed me by the collar. 1
verb with object grabbable to take illegal possession of; seize forcibly or unscrupulously: to grab land. 1
verb with object grabbable to obtain and consume quickly: Let's grab a sandwich before going to the movie. 1
verb with object grabbable Slang. to cause a reaction in; affect: How does my idea grab you? to arouse the interest or excitement of: The book was O.K., but it just didn't grab me. 1
verb without object grabbable to make a grasping or clutching motion (usually followed by at): He grabbed frantically at the life preserver. 1
verb without object grabbable (of brakes, a clutch, etc.) to take hold suddenly or with a jolting motion; bind. 1

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German grabben, Swedish grabba

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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