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| claw |
A claw is part of the leg of an insect and some animals that live in water. The claw is used to catch or grab things. [1/4 definitions] |
| clutch1 |
to try to grab (usually followed by "at"). [1/4 definitions] |
| grab |
When you grab something, you take it into your hand suddenly or strongly. [2 definitions] |
| nab |
to grab or snatch. [1/2 definitions] |
| pluck |
to grab and remove quickly. [1/6 definitions] |
| pounce |
to jump or swoop down in order to grab or take something. [1/2 definitions] |
| seize |
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab. [1/2 definitions] |
| snap |
to grab or try to grab something suddenly with the teeth (usually followed by "at"). [1/15 definitions] |
| snatch |
to take quickly or suddenly; grab. [1/3 definitions] |
| tackle |
When somebody tackles another person, they grab them and pull them to the ground. In American football, players try to tackle the player on the other team who is carrying the ball. [1/3 definitions] |
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