noun

grabber

GRAB-uh

Grabber (noun) means a person or device that grabs or seizes something. Example: “He used a long-handled grabber to pull the fallen leaflet from the gutter.”

noun

A person or device that grabs or seizes something.

"He used a long-handled grabber to pull the fallen leaflet from the gutter."

Something that strongly captures attention.

"The headline was a real attention grabber."

Word forms

grabbers plural

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Etymology

Formed from "grab" plus the agent suffix "-er".

Rhymes for grabber

jabber blabber backstabber

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grabber” mean?

The word “grabber” means a person or device that grabs or seizes something.

How do you pronounce “grabber”?

“Grabber” is pronounced GRAB-uh (/ˈɡɹæb.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “grabber” in a sentence?

Here is “grabber” used in a sentence: “He used a long-handled grabber to pull the fallen leaflet from the gutter.”

What part of speech is “grabber”?

“Grabber” is a noun.

How many meanings does “grabber” have?

“Grabber” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or device that grabs or seizes something.