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5 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Nab \Nab\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nabbed}; p. pr & vb n. {Nabbing}.] [Dan nappe, or Sw nappa.] To catch or seize suddenly or unexpectedly. [Colloq.] --Smollett. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Nab \Nab\ (n[a^]b), n. [Cf. {Knap}, {Knop}, {Knob}.] 1. The summit of an eminence. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. 2. (Firearms) The cock of a gunlock. --Knight. 3. Locksmithing The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot. --Knight. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: nab v 1: tag the base runner to get him out 2: take into custody, as of suspected criminals, by the police [syn: {collar}, {nail}, {apprehend}, {arrest}, {pick up}, {cop}] 3: seize suddenly From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: NAB National Association of Broadcasters (org., USA) From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: NAB Netware Asynchronous Board (Novell, Netware)
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