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In places were grabbling sticks and the like aren’t allowed, noodlers get the extra reach by way of their feet.—Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
Word History
Etymology
Dutch grabbelen, from Middle Dutch, frequentative of grabben
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