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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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