grissen

Definitions of grissen
  1. verb
    to grasp hastily or eagerly
    synonyms: graaien, wegpakken
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    types:
    stoten
    seize or catch with a swooping motion
    type of:
    beetkrijgen, beetnemen, beetpakken, grijpen, pakken, vastgrijpen, vastpakken, vatten
    take hold of; grab
  2. verb
    get hold of or seize quickly and easily
    synonyms: graaien, meepakken
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    type of:
    inpikken, wegnemen
    take into one's possession
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