Plural of grab
regular plural
The plural of grab is grabs.
Forms of grab
| Singular | grab /ˈɡɹæb/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | grabs /ɡɹæbz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Grabs in a sentence
- Almost all modern cranes are electrically operated and a quick-acting type of 30 cwt. capacity is suitable for general cargo, but not powerful enough to operate grabs for discharge of bulk cargoes.1945 January and February, T. F. Cameron, “Dock Working”, in Railway Magazine, page 11
- The bulletin might contain only a few voice wraps but many grabs, leaving the focus firmly on the newsreader.2008, Melissa Agnew, Here is the (Australian) News
- The groove in this toolholder is what the spanner grabs onto when you are changing the tool.From the entry spanner
- Then, Bob grabs the wheel and nearly causes us to hit a tree.2023 May 23, Alison Green, anonymous quotee, “my coworker got drunk and punched another coworker in the parking lot”, in Ask a Manager…. From the entry backhand
- He sees dryer balls in the dryer, grabs one and runs out of the room.2023, Venrah Ali, For the Love of a Mother, Grandmother, Friend, FriesenPress, →ISBN, page 136. From the entry dryer ball
Meaning of grab
- verb To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
- verb To make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something).
- verb To restrain someone; to arrest.
Questions about the plural of grab
- What is the plural of grab?
- The plural of grab is grabs.
- Is grab countable?
- Grab is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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