Nab, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nabbed p. pr. & vb. n. Nabbing.]
  1. To catch or seize suddenly or unexpectedly. [Colloq.]
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  nab
       v 1: tag the base runner to get him out
       2: take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected
          criminals" [syn: collar, nail, apprehend, arrest,
          pick up, cop]
       3: seize suddenly
       [also: nabbing, nabbed]