smashes and grabs

A form of smash and grab — A method of robbery where a glass installation of a shop or other establishment is smashed and items are grabbed as quickly as possible without much concern.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of smash and grab
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