From GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English, version 0.54: Nab (năb), n. [Cf. {Knap}, {Knop}, {Knob}.] 1. The summit of an eminence. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. [1913 Webster] 2. (Firearms) The cock of a gunlock. Knight. [1913 Webster] 3. (Locksmithing) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot. Knight. [1913 Webster]
Nab (năb), n. [Cf. {Knap}, {Knop}, {Knob}.]
1. The summit of an eminence. [Prov. Eng.]
Halliwell.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Firearms) The cock of a gunlock.
Knight.
3. (Locksmithing) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot.
From GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English, version 0.54: Nab, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nabbed (năbd); p. pr. & vb. n. Nabbing.] [Dan nappe, or Sw. nappa.] 1. To catch or seize suddenly or unexpectedly. [Colloq.] Smollett. [1913 Webster] 2. To capture; to arrest; as, “the police nabbed the culprit trying to hide in the basement”. [PJC]
Nab, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nabbed (năbd); p. pr. & vb. n. Nabbing.] [Dan nappe, or Sw. nappa.]
1. To catch or seize suddenly or unexpectedly. [Colloq.]
Smollett.
2. To capture; to arrest; as, “the police nabbed the culprit trying to hide in the basement”.
[PJC]
