What is Land Grab?
1.
The act of taking over land, either by force or cunning schemes. Usually there is conflict of some sort and one side is left unhappy.
Isreal. They are a recognized nation but siezed land from palestine to build it.
2.
The process of government acquisition of countries, usually in the context of money and power.
A series of land grabs in the Balkans provided the scene for what was to become World War 1.
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3.
Literally: grab for newly available land.
Figuratively: grab for control over anything not yet controlled.
Expression originated in 19th Century when West was available for anyone who wanted to claim land and settle on it.
Israel is being accused of a 'land grab' (Search for 'land grab' and Israel on Google Advanced).
Then it was used regarding those wanting to control airwaves and recently for those wanting to control Cyberspace.
4.
In many online games, players manage countries. Examples: Monarchy, Utopia, Earth 2025. One way to aquire land is to attack a random opponent, taking some of their land. An attack with the purpose of land conquest is a landgrab.
Dammit! While I was away, Lord Wootsayediditagyn attacked me with a land grab, stealing 50 acres!
5.
The process of taking credit for projects and/or creating new projects in a company that is on the brink of lay offs to make sure your boss knows you are not dispensible.
Sandra knew she was on the chopping block for the next round of layoffs so she started land grabbing to create a perception of a full workload.
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6.
go to a camping space and reserve a large piece of land, presumably for friends who run late.
Done often with various pieces of luggage.
Use four baskets to define the edges of large piece of land
7.
The disgusting girls that sailors scoop up at when they come ashore. Also can be used to describe any nasty girl a guy picked up at a bar.
"Dude, you were wasted last night. You should have seen the 'land grab' you were kissing!"
