verb

grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.

she grabbed him by the shirt collar

seize,grasp,snatch,seize hold of,grab hold of,take hold of,catch hold of,lay hold of,lay (one’s) hands on,get one’s hands on,take a grip of,fasten round,grapple,grip,clasp,clutch,catch at,take,pluck,collar

noun

a quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize.

he made a grab at the pistol

lunge for,attempt to grab