Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grabbing
verb (present participle of ‘grab’)
/ˈɡræb.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of taking hold of something, often quickly or forcefully.
Examples
- He was grabbing the last slice of pizza before anyone else could.
- The child was excitedly grabbing at the balloons floating above.
- Grabbing an opportunity when it presents itself can lead to success.
Meaning
Grabbing refers to the action of seizing or taking something suddenly and firmly, and it can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
- seizing
- grasping
- catching
- clutching
