grabbing at

A form of grab at — To grasp, or attempt to grasp, something or somebody, using one's hand, usually in a rough or rude manner.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of grab at
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APA

grabbing at. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grabbing%20at

MLA

“grabbing at.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grabbing%20at. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “grabbing at,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grabbing%20at.

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