Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to snatch; to kidnap; to abduct
Usually written using kana alonealso written as 浚う
彼女は全部の賞をさらって行った。She carried off all the prizes. to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 掠う【さらう】、拐う【さらう】