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Nab

DEFINITION

Arrest. Catch. Typically used in reference to police authorities arresting someone who has been on the run. Can also suggest one received something, like a free gift.

At the baseball game today, I nabbed a free ball.”

“The police have nabbed the thief who broke into the store.”

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