Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to tear off
警官は殺人犯から拳銃をもぎ取った。The policeman wrested a gun from the murderer. to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
Also written 捥ぎ取る【もぎとる】