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grabble

The correct spelling is grabble.

How to pronounce grabble

noun

IPA: /ˈɡɹæbl̩/

Say it like: Gra-bbl-e

The correct spelling is grabble. A method of fishing using a line with several hooks fastened to it along with a lead weight so that the hooks sit on the bottom. For example: "To lay / fish (up)on the grabble"

Usage Examples

To lay / fish (up)on the grabble

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A method of fishing using a line with several hooks fastened to it along with a lead weight so that the hooks sit on the bottom.

verb

  1. 1.To search with one's hands and fingers; to attempt to grasp something.
  2. 2.To search in a similar way using an implement.
  3. 3.To touch (someone) with one's hands or fingers, sometimes in a sexual way.
  4. 4.To pick (something or someone) up hastily, roughly or clumsily.
  5. 5.To attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).

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