grabble

[ˈɡræbəl]

grabble Definition

• 1. to search for something by reaching blindly and roughly with the hands
• 2. to catch fish by hand

Using grabble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grabble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She grabbled around in her bag looking for her keys.

• Example

  The children were grabbling in the stream for minnows.

grabble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grabble

• rummage
• scramble
• grope
• fumble

Phrases with grabble

• grabble for words

  to struggle to find the right words to say

  Example

  In the interview, he was grabbling for words and couldn't express himself clearly.

• grabble in the dark

  to try to do something without knowing enough about it or having enough information

  Example

  The company was grabbling in the dark when they launched the new product without proper market research.

• grabble at straws

  to make a desperate attempt to save oneself from a difficult situation

  Example

  The politician was grabbling at straws when he tried to deny the allegations against him.

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Summary: grabble in Brief

The verb 'grabble' [ˈɡræbəl] means to search for something roughly and blindly with the hands, or to catch fish by hand. It is often used in phrases like 'grabble for words,' meaning to struggle to find the right words, and 'grabble at straws,' meaning to make a desperate attempt to save oneself.