Grab

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002618",
  "term": "Grab",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical attachment for a crane or excavator, designed for lifting and moving bulk materials like scrap metal, waste, sand, or gravel. It consists of hinged jaws, tines, or buckets that close together to grasp a load, operated by hydraulic, pneumatic, or cable systems. The specific design, such as a clamshell for fine materials or an orange-peel grapple for irregular objects, is chosen based on the material being handled.",
  "synonyms": [
    "catch",
    "clutch",
    "grasp",
    "seize",
    "snatch"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "see_also": [
    "catch",
    "clutch",
    "seize",
    "snatch",
    "grab iron"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Rettung",
    "es": "grab",
    "fr": "grab"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/grab/"
}