grabber
Reach-extending device
A grabber is something that grabs—literally or figuratively.
A mechanical grabber picks up objects.
An attention grabber seizes interest: The opening scene is a real grabber.
Headlines, hooks, and first lines are often called grabbers when they compel engagement.
The word implies something designed to catch and hold.
Squeeze tightly shut
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- graspSeize or understand
- holdMaintain in grasp
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
clutch · pinch · seize · snatch · clamp · purchase · traction · prehension
Curved animal nail
- gripperDevice that grasps firmly
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- reacherOne who extends outward
- pickerOne who gathers
extender · retriever · picker-upper · manipulator · pincer · prosthesis · nabber
Device for catching prey
- trapDevice for catching animals
- netFinal amount remaining
- lassoLooped rope for catching
- snatchRapid forceful taking
seize · nab · apprehend · catch · ambush · ensnare · abduct · kidnap
Curved catching device
- headlineNews article title
- teaserSomething that piques interest
- openerWhat begins something
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
clickbait · eye-catcher · showstopper · lure · draw · enticement · curiosity · intrigue
Novel small device
- gizmoNameless mechanical device
- doohickeyPlaceholder word for objects
- thingamabobUnnamed object placeholder
- contraptionImprovised or odd mechanism
doodad · whatsit · thingy · widget · whatchamacallit · dingus · thingummy · device
clench
Squeeze tightly shut
squeeze · clutch · pinch · seize · snatch · clamp · purchase · traction · prehension · firmness
claw
Curved animal nail
picker · extender · retriever · picker-upper · manipulator · pincer · prosthesis · nabber
snare
Device for catching prey
snatch · seize · nab · apprehend · catch · ambush · ensnare · abduct · kidnap · pounce
hook
Curved catching device
lead · clickbait · eye-catcher · showstopper · lure · draw · enticement · curiosity · intrigue · sensational
gadget
Novel small device
- gizmoNameless mechanical device
- doohickeyPlaceholder word for objects
- thingamabobUnnamed object placeholder
contraption · doodad · whatsit · thingy · widget · whatchamacallit · dingus · thingummy · device · apparatus
- reachersgripper, extender, litter picker
- grippersclaw, claws, pincer, pincers, gripper
- gripping toolspliers, forceps, combination pliers, clamp, clamps
- thievesthief, robber, burglar, pickpocket, shoplifter
- extractorsextractor, puller, tweezers, forceps, pliers
- story openersopening line, opening lines, first line, first chapter, chapter one
grabbergiver
One who bestows
sharer · donor · releaser · philanthropist · relinquisher
- grabbed a bite
- attention grabberThing that draws notice
- grabbing some ZsSlumbering briefly
- grabbing hold
- grabbed atReached suddenly to seize
- grabbed hold
grabbed, grabbing, grabbers, grabbable, grabbier, grabbiness