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Grab or Grabs can mean different things. It's a word used for many places, people, and even some cool technology. This page will help you understand the various meanings of "Grab" or "Grabs."

What "Grab" Can Mean

Places Around the World

Many towns and villages are named Grab or Grabs. Here are a few examples:

  • In Bosnia and Herzegovina, you can find Grab in places like Ljubuški and Trebinje.
  • Croatia has a Grab in Split-Dalmatia County.
  • There's a peak called Grab in Kosovo.
  • In Montenegro, there's a Grab in Bijelo Polje.
  • Poland has several places named Grab, like in Kalisz County.
  • You can also find a Grab in Lučani, Serbia.
  • Switzerland has a municipality called Grabs in the canton of St. Gallen.
  • In the United States, there's a small place called Grab, Kentucky.

People Named Grab

Some people have "Grab" as their last name.

  • Detlev Grabs is a former swimmer from East Germany. He was born in 1960 and competed in swimming events.

Technology and Tools

"Grab" is also used in the world of technology and for certain tools.

  • Grab (software) was a special app on Apple's macOS computers. It allowed you to take screenshots, which are pictures of what's on your computer screen.
  • A Grab (tool) is a mechanical device. It's designed to hold or pick up things. Think of a crane with a claw that "grabs" objects.
  • GRAB also stands for Galactic Radiation and Background. This was a series of satellites. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory operated them. These satellites were used to collect electronic signals intelligence.

Other Uses of "Grab"

The word "Grab" can also refer to a big company or even a type of ship.

  • Grab (company) is a very large technology company. It started in Southeast Asia. This company offers many services. These include ride-hailing (like getting a taxi), food delivery, and even digital payments.
  • A Grab (ship) was a type of sailing vessel. It usually had two or three masts. These ships were used a long time ago. They sailed along the Malabar Coast, which is in India.
  • Grabs (skateboarding) refers to a trick in skateboarding. It's when a skateboarder uses their hand. They "grab" a part of their board while in the air.

See also

  • All pages beginning with Grab
  • All pages with titles containing "Grab"
  • All pages with titles containing "Grabs"
  • Grasp (disambiguation)
  • Snatch (disambiguation)
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