Phrase Hound found 56 phrases and 50 compound words that contain grab. The most common are listed below. Open grab in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 56
- cash grabA product designed primarily or solely with the intent of generating profits or money.
- grab bagA gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.
- grab the headlinesSynonym of hit the headlines: To appear prominently in the news, especially on the front page.
- smash and grabA robbery where a window of a shop or other premises is smashed and items are grabbed as quickly as possible.
- grab railAlternative spelling of grabrail: handrail
- land grabAlternative form of landgrab: A landrush.
- grab some airTo catch one's breath; to take deep breaths after stressful or strenuous activity or after holding one's breath.
- grab sampleA single sample taken at one time, rather than a composite sample.
- grab samplingpresent participle and gerund of grab sample
- screen grabAlternative form of screengrab: A screenshot.
- grab handleA visual cue indicating where a displayed object can be activated for resizing, etc. using the pointing device.
- grab bucketA component of a crane that can grasp, lift and transport material in bulk.
- grab boxA box having a small opening in the top through which individuals can (usually for a small amount of money) reach to retrieve an unknown trinket; a common feature of some fairs.
- take a grabUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, grab.
- grab ironA metal bar attached to the side of locomotives and railroad cars for use as a handhold.
- snatch and grabSynonym of snatch and run: An unsophisticated method of committing robbery by grabbing someone's property and attempting to flee with it.
- grab some Z'sAlternative form of catch some z's: To sleep.
- grab life by the horns
- wreck grabA device designed to lift salvage from a shipwreck.
- grab and goTo get something quickly
- bash and grabThe violent taking of something, such as in a robbery.
- grab some ZsAlternative form of catch some z's: To sleep.
- grab and runSynonym of snatch and run: An unsophisticated method of committing robbery by grabbing someone's property and attempting to flee with it.
- grab one's anklesto submit
- grab some pineGo sit on the bench. Typically used as a taunt after a strikeout. Popularized by Giants sportscaster Mike Krukow.
Compound words 50
- grappleTo seize something and hold it firmly.
- grabassSexual groping; erotic horseplay.
- misgrabA failed attempt to grab something.
- landgrabA landrush.
- ungrabTo release (a device) that was previously captured for exclusive use.
- grabbabilityThe quality of being grabbable.
- grabpoleA pole, usually fitted vertically, found on public transport vehicles such as train carriages, buses and trams, for passengers to hold when standing.
- grabrailhandrail
- handgrabA bar, handle or other fitting used to steady or support oneself.
- cashgrabAlternative form of cash grab: A product designed primarily or solely with the intent of generating profits or money.