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nabbed

UK
/næbd/
US
/næbd/

Translations

nabverb

nabbed

Past Simple

nabbed
Past Simple
nabbed
Past Participle
nabbing
Gerund
UK
/næb/
US
/næb/
The police managed to nab the thief as he was trying to escape.
La police a réussi à attraper le voleur alors qu’il essayait de s’échapper.
arrêterDans un contexte policier.
The police managed to nab the thief as he was trying to escape.
La police a réussi à arrêter le voleur alors qu’il essayait de s’échapper.
Additional translations
piquerFamilier, pour « voler rapidement ».
chiperFamilier, pour un petit vol rapide.
Synonyms
catch
grab
seize
take
snatch
apprehend

Definitions

nabverb
To catch or seize someone or something suddenly.
The police managed to nab the thief as he was trying to escape.
To take or grab something quickly or unexpectedly.
She managed to nab the last seat in the theater before it was sold out.
To steal something quickly or without permission (informal).
Someone nabbed my phone when I wasn't looking.
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