Flip
Flip verb - To turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner.
Grab
Grab verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Unlike the original game, the sequel takes its title rather literally with the player now playing as a cyber-wakeboarder who, in addition to picking up blocks similar to the original games Mono mode now must use the tempo of the song to launch himself into the air and do flip and grab tricks.
Source: Video Game / Audiosurf -
In both the Tekken series and the fairly obscure Squaresoft fighter Ehrgeiz, characters can grab an incoming blade attack and flip the opponent via his sword.
Source: Bare-Handed Blade Block -
After Katriana Moldoff pulls a "Freaky Friday" Flip on Batman, she is able to grab the now-female Batman by the arm and leave him helpless.
Source: Standard Female Grab Area
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