1. a person who catches fish by hand, typically by feeling under rocks or banks in a stream
Usage: regional; chiefly U.S. South and Midwest
2. a person or thing that grabs or seizes something
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old grabbler knew exactly where to find catfish in the creek.
• He learned to be a grabbler from his grandfather, who taught him the traditional technique.
• Grabbling is an ancient method of fishing that requires patience and skill.
• The grabbler felt along the riverbank for fish hiding in the mud.
• Some states have regulations about whether grabbling is legal during certain seasons.