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nab (oh)



[T] informal
[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Perhaps from nap 'to seize' (17-19 centuries), from a Scandinavian language]
to catch or arrest someone who is doing something wrong
::The police nabbed him for speeding.
to get something or someone quickly, especially before anyone else can get them
::See if you can nab a seat.