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nab

verb

Seize suddenly

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
N
Ends with
B
Contains
A
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
C1

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verb

  1. Seize suddenly

verb

  1. Take into custody

    “The police nabbed the suspected criminals”

verb

  1. Tag the base runner to get them out

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Example Sentences

The police nabbed the suspected criminals

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Synonyms

collarnailapprehendarrestcop

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