verb
grabs; grabbed; grabbing
to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to take or get (something) in a quick and informal way
[+ obj] informal
to get the attention or interest of (someone or something)
to get or be given (something, such as attention)
[+ obj] :to take (something) usually in an unfair way
grab at/for
[phrasal verb]
grab at/for (someone or something) :to quickly stretch out your hand and try to touch or hold (something or someone)
noun
plural grabs
[count] a quick attempt to take or get something - usually singular; often + for
the act of taking something in a forceful or illegal way
up for grabs
available for anyone to try to get