grab-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: a device for gripping or for holding on to

Commentary: GRAB[+artifact][+device][+gripping]

Examples:
The cloth handbag had an attractive bamboo grab.
Leather grabs hung from the ceiling of the bus for passengers to hold.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: the act of physically clutching or snatching suddenly

Commentary: GRAB[+event][+physical][+clutch][+sudden]

Examples:
The boy made a grab for the horse's reins before it bolted.
The man made a grab for the pistol during the tussle.
A grab of a muffin and a cup of coffee is John's usual breakfast.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: an unscrupulous acquisition of some asset

Commentary: GRAB[+event][+acquisition][+unscrupulous][+of_asset]

Examples:
They exploited a technical point of law to effect a land grab.
The corporate raider's grab of several companies in hostile takeovers has rocked the industry.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 4: a digitized still image from a video

Commentary: GRAB[+artifact][+electronic][+digital][+frame][+video][+stored]

Examples:
John displayed a screen grab from Wednesday's program.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 5: something available for the taking

Commentary: Idiom: UP_FOR_GRABS

Examples:
Several of the prizes are still up for grabs.
Mary says these boxes of old clothing and books are up for grabs.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: Idiom