Vocabulary Entry

nab

|verb • noun

verb

To catch or seize suddenly.

Example Sentences

"The police managed to nab the thief red-handed."

"I hope to nab a good deal at the store during the sale."

"She nabs the last cookie before her brother can grab it."

noun

Example Sentences

"He made a quick nab of the ball during the game."

"The fisherman was proud of his nab from the lake."

"Her nab of the last ticket to the concert made her friends envious."