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grab

pronunciation:: graeb
parts of speech:: verb, noun
phrases:: up for grabs

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	grabs, grabbing, grabbed
definition:	to take hold of suddenly or with force; snatch. The man grabbed his hat and rushed out. synonyms: grasp, nab, seize, snatch similar words: catch, clasp, grip, hook, pluck, snap, take
related words:	capture, grasp, obtain, raid, steal, take, tear, whip

part of speech:	noun
definition:	an act of grabbing. She made a grab for the balloon. synonyms: seizure, snatch similar words: catch, clutch, grip, pluck, snap
phrase:	up for grabs
derivation:	grabber (n.)

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