# grabbing

Pronunciation: say "GRAB-ing" /ˈɡɹæbɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of grab. — present participle and gerund of grab
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of grab. Use this form when the action is happening now or to name the action itself.
   - _He was grabbing at the railing as the train lurched forward._
   - _Grabbing a quick lunch, she rushed back to the office._

## Noun

2. The act of seizing or snatching something, often suddenly and with the hand.
   - Simple: A quick action of taking hold of something with your hand.
   - _A frantic grabbing of supplies followed the storm warning._
   - _The referee penalized the grabbing of an opponent's jersey near the goal._

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