Greifer — meaning in English
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English meaning
- claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- grab verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
- pig noun A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.
- tongs noun A tool with two hinged arms used for gripping and lifting objects without touching them by hand.
Senses
Greifer is used for these senses in English:
- claw A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
- grab (countable) A mechanical device that grabs or clutches.
- pig (derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
- tongs An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.
claw — full definition
- noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
- verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).
grab — full definition
- verb To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
- verb To quickly get or take something, often in passing.
- verb To strongly capture someone's attention or interest.
- noun A sudden attempt to seize or take something.