Meaning of take a grab | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, grab.
2. to mark the football, especially overhead

Examples

“Even in his gallop he would occasionally take⟳ a grab⟳ at the point⟳ of Russell's foot ; and, had he caught it, would have⟳ torn the boot ruthlessly from his leg.”

“Ahead on the white road, plain in the moonlight, lay⟳ something black, so I swung down my arm in passing, and took a grab⟳. "What d'ye make⟳ of this, eh, Pederson ?" / "A silk mask," says he."”

“He had only to be startled into losing his balance, you might say⟳, and he might take⟳ a grab⟳ at something, manage⟳ only a heavy fall⟳, and go tumbling down, staircase and all.”

“He drew near enough to take⟳ a grab⟳ at her foot. The grip failed to hold⟳.”

“Solidly built, he was nevertheless extremely quick, could take⟳ a grab⟳, and kicked beautifully with both feet.”

“Footyheads supporting a variety of clubs actually breathed a sigh⟳ of relief knowing that the game didn’t have⟳ to stop⟳ for seven minutes seventeen seconds every time Matthew took a grab⟳ within kicking distance.”

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