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snatch vs grab

grab vs snatch

snatch and grab both are nouns.

snatch and grab both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
snatch Yes No Yes No
grab Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snatch and grab are synonyms defined as:
  • snatch and grab: the act of catching an object with the hands
Other synonyms of snatch include catch, snap.
snatch (noun) grab (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands the act of catching an object with the hands
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion a mechanical device for gripping an object
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
obscene terms for female genitals
a small fragment
snatch (verb) grab (verb)
to grasp hastily or eagerly capture the attention or imagination of
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
to make grasping motions take or grasp suddenly
make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand
get hold of or seize quickly and easily
obtain illegally or unscrupulously
Difference between snatch and grab

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