grabbing

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Grab \Grab\ (gr[a^]b), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Grabbed}
   (gr[a^]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Grabbing}.] [Akin to Sw. grabba
   to grasp. Cf. {Grabble}, {Grapple}, {Grasp}.]
   To gripe suddenly; to seize; to snatch; to clutch.
   [1913 Webster]