grabs
Seizes without warning
Grabs is the third-person singular of grab—to seize suddenly or forcefully: She grabs her keys and runs out the door.
The noun grabs refers to quick snatches or attempts to take something: He made several grabs for the rope.
Something up for grabs is available to whoever wants it or acts first.
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
Captured display image
- snapshotInformal photograph taken quickly
- screencapCaptured display image
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- freeze-frameHalted motion picture image
still · footage · clip · shot · frame · image · pic · selfie
Hold attention irresistibly
- hookCurved catching device
- arrestSeize by law
- engageActively participate or connect
- rivetHeaded pin hammered flat
enthrall · mesmerize · compel · intrigue · fascinate · entrance · spellbind · absorb
Goods obtained for payment
- bargainFavorable purchase price
- dealAgreement or distribution
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- snagUnforeseen complication
find · haul · steal · pickup · buy · splurge · markdown · clearance
Assuming command of something
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
- usurpSeize without right
- commandeerSeize for official purposes
wrest · annex · overthrow · conquest · dominion · strongarm · hostile · overreach
Olfactory facial organ
- tailRear animal appendage
- muteWithout voice or sound
- indyShorthand for self-released
- melonSweet-fleshed gourd fruit
method · roast beef · japan · seatbelt · truck driver · taipan
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
seize · grip · clench · yank · latch · grapple · tug · pluck · hook · wrench
screenshot
Captured display image
- snapshotInformal photograph taken quickly
- screencapCaptured display image
- recordingCaptured audio or video
freeze-frame · still · footage · clip · shot · frame · image · pic · selfie · photo
captivate
Hold attention irresistibly
rivet · enthrall · mesmerize · compel · intrigue · fascinate · entrance · spellbind · absorb · spotlight
purchase
Goods obtained for payment
snag · find · haul · steal · pickup · buy · splurge · markdown · clearance · impulse
takeover
Assuming command of something
commandeer · wrest · annex · overthrow · conquest · dominion · strongarm · hostile · overreach · powerplay
nose
Olfactory facial organ
melon · method · roast beef · japan · seatbelt · truck driver · taipan
swipe
Quick sliding motion
pinch · pocket · shoplift · pickpocket · snitch · boost · heist · steal · nick · purloin
- up for grabsOpen for claiming
- grab a biteEat something casually
- grab bagAssorted collection, unexamined
- grab holdSecure with your hand
- grabbed a bite
- power grabAttempt to seize control
grab, grabbed, grabbing, grabby, grabber, grabbers, grabbable, grabbiness