BALL-HAWKING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ball-hawking. (close relations)
Definition of BALL-HAWKING
Best Alternative Words for BALL-HAWKING
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poaching | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cooking in simmering liquid | ||||||||
seizing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together • the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) | ||||||||
stealing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of taking something from someone unlawfully • avoiding detection by moving carefully | ||||||||
grabbing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a mechanical device for gripping an object • the act of catching an object with the hands verb • take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of • get hold of or seize quickly and easily • make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand • obtain illegally or unscrupulously • take or grasp suddenly • capture the attention or imagination of | ||||||||
intercepting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis verb • seize on its way • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||||
pilfering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make off with belongings of others | ||||||||
snatching | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small fragment • obscene terms for female genitals • (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion • the act of catching an object with the hands verb • to grasp hastily or eagerly • to make grasping motions • take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom | ||||||||
swiping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a sweeping stroke or blow verb • strike with a swiping motion • make off with belongings of others |