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grab
  • n  a mechanical device for gripping an object
  • n  the act of catching an object with the hands
    he made a grab for the ball before it landed
  • v  take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
  • v  get hold of or seize quickly and easily
  • v  make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
    The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask
  • v  obtain illegally or unscrupulously
  • v  take or grasp suddenly
    She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room
  • v  capture the attention or imagination of
    This story will grab you
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grab bag
  • n  an assortment of miscellaneous items
  • n  a container from which a person draws a wrapped item at random without knowing the contents
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grab bar
  • n  a bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourself
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grab sample
  • n  a single sample or measurement taken at a specific time or over as short a period as feasible
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grace
  • n  (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
    the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
    it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church
    the Virgin lived in a state of grace
  • n  elegance and beauty of movement or expression
    a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
  • n  a sense of propriety and consideration for others
    a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
  • n  a disposition to kindness and compassion
    the victor's grace in treating the vanquished
  • n  (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
  • n  a short prayer of thanks before a meal
    their youngest son said grace
  • n  (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
    God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
    there but for the grace of God go I
  • v  make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  • v  be beautiful to look at
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grace cup
  • n  cup to be passed around for the final toast after a meal
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grace ethel cecile rosalie allen
  • n  United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
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grace kelly
  • n  United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
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grace note
  • n  an embellishing note usually written in smaller size
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grace of god
  • n  (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
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grace patricia kelly
  • n  United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
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