Grabber: meaning, definitions and examples

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grabber

[ ˈɡræbər ]

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tool

A device or tool used for grasping or gripping objects.

Synonyms

claw, grasper, picker

Examples of usage

The robot used a grabber to pick up the items.
She reached for the grabber to get the book from the top shelf.

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person

A person who seizes or takes things quickly or eagerly.

Synonyms

snatcher, snatcher, thief

Examples of usage

He was known as a fast grabber, always first to get the latest gadgets.
The grabber in the office always manages to get the best deals.

Translations

Translations of the word "grabber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agarra

🇮🇳 पकड़ने वाला

🇩🇪 Greifer

🇮🇩 penjepit

🇺🇦 захоплювач

🇵🇱 chwytak

🇯🇵 グラバー

🇫🇷 grappin

🇪🇸 agarre

🇹🇷 yakalama

🇰🇷 그래버

🇸🇦 ممسك

🇨🇿 úchop

🇸🇰 uchopovač

🇨🇳 抓取器

🇸🇮 prijemalo

🇮🇸 grípari

🇰🇿 ұстағыш

🇬🇪 მომჭერი

🇦🇿 qapma aləti

🇲🇽 agarre

Word origin

The word 'grabber' originated from the verb 'grab,' which has been in use since the 16th century. 'Grab' comes from the Middle Dutch word 'grabbelen,' meaning 'to grab or snap up.' Over time, 'grabber' evolved to refer to both a tool for grasping objects and a person who seizes things quickly.