grubber
noun [ C ] /ˈɡrʌb.ər/ /ˈɡrʌb.ɚ/
(TOOL)
拔草器;除草叉
a tool for digging up plants
A daisy grubber is specially designed for dealing with troublesome daisies without damaging the lawn. 雏菊拔除器是专门为清除烦人的雏菊而不损坏草坪而设计的。
Grubbers are also very useful for breaking up soil.
(SPORT)
(also grubber kick)（橄榄球运动）地滚球
in rugby, a forward kick of the ball along the ground
Jon Greene's grubber was crucial in England's win over Australia. 乔恩·格林的地滚球在英格兰战胜澳大利亚的比赛中发挥了关键作用。
St Helens were caught out by Cooke's grubber kick rebounding off their player.
（板球运动）地滚球，贴地球
in cricket, an occasion when the ball is bowled (= thrown) so that it hits the ground and does not move up as much as normal
I was bowled by a grubber.
He was fortunate enough to get his bat down in time to stop a grubber. 幸运的是，他及时把球棒放下来，挡住了一个地滚球。
(PERSON)
informal disapproving攫取者
someone who tries to get something, usually in a way that is not pleasant or not honest
These are good times for power grubbers trying to gain dominance over others.
If you give teachers gifts the day before report cards come out, your child will look like a grade grubber! 如果你在成绩单出来的前一天给老师送礼物，那你的孩子就会被看作不诚实地要分数的人。