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BALL-HAWKING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word ball-hawking. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ball-hawking. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For BALL-HAWKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ball-hawking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for POACHING

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