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Meaning of grabs
noun
- A sudden snatch at something.
- An acquisition by violent or unjust means.
- A mechanical device that grabs or clutches.
- A sound bite.
- That which is seized.
verb
- To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch. Example: I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge.
- To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something). Example: The suspect suddenly broke free and grabbed at the policeman's gun.
- To restrain someone; to arrest.
- To grip the attention of; to enthrall or interest. Example: How does that idea grab you?
- To quickly collect or retrieve.
noun
- A two- or three-masted vessel used on the Malabar coast.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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