grabber

English

/ˈɡɹæb.ə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • One who, or that which, grabs seizes.
  • (television) A line of dialogue, etc. that captures the viewer's attention.
  • A machine in an amusement arcade containing prizes which the player must attempt to pick up with a mechanical grabbing arm.

Etymology

Suffix from English grab.

Origin

English

grab

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