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grabber

/ˈɡɹæb.ɚ/
grab · ber
Plural:grabbers
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• noun

1

A mechanical tool or device fitted with claw-like jaws at the end of a long shaft, used for grasping and picking up objects that are out of reach.

Example

"The sanitation worker used a long-handled grabber to pick up litter along the highway."

2

An opening statement, headline, or dramatic element in a story, speech, or advertisement that immediately captures the audience's attention.

Example

"The teacher advised the students to start their essays with a strong grabber to engage the reader right away."

3

A person who seizes, takes, or acquires things eagerly, selfishly, or unscrupulously.

Example

"Historical accounts often portray the speculators of that era as opportunistic land grabbers."

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• Rhymes for grabber

• Nearby Words

goya
gozalandia
grab
grabber
grabby
grace
graceful

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grabber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grabber
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