Nab

Definition of Nab

Pronunciation: năbd

n.	1.	The summit of an eminence.
	2.	(Firearms) The cock of a gunlock.
	3.	(Locksmithing) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot.
v. t.	1.	To catch or seize suddenly or unexpectedly. [imp. & p. p. Nabbed (năbd); p. pr. & vb. n. Nabbing.]
	2.	To capture; to arrest; as, the police nabbed the culprit wtrying to hide in the basement.

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apprehend, apprehension, arrest, arrestation, arrestment, bobby, bull, bust, cabbage, capture, catch, clout, clutch, collar, constable, cop, detain, detention, flatfoot, fuzz, grab, grapple, heat, hook, make a pinch, nail, nick, nip, paddy, peeler, pick up, pickup, pinch, pull in, put under arrest, run in, snatch, take, take in, take into custody, take prisoner

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