grab

(noun) a mechanical device for gripping an object.

(noun) the act of catching an object with the hands. Synonyms: catch, snatch, snap. Examples: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate." "He made a grab for the ball before it landed." "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away." "The infielder's snap and throw was a single motion."

(verb) take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of. Synonyms: catch, take hold of. Examples: "Catch the ball!." "Grab the elevator door!."

(verb) get hold of or seize quickly and easily. Synonyms: snap up, snaffle. Example: "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale."

(verb) make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand. Example: "The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask."

(verb) obtain illegally or unscrupulously. Example: "Grab power."

(verb) take or grasp suddenly. Example: "She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room."

(verb) capture the attention or imagination of. Synonyms: seize. Examples: "This story will grab you." "The movie seized my imagination."