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Definition of nabbing : of Nab

Synonyms:

catching, procuring, amassing, confiscating, commandeering, levying, capturing, annexing, impounding, abducting, grabbing, depriving, getting, acquiring, usurping, reaping, harvesting, taking, gathering, bagging, appropriating, monopolizing, collecting

Usage examples:

• " Of course I do," returned the brave lad, without a tremor in his voice; " but somebody's got to take the chance; we can't defend the house forever; and I wouldn't miss this opportunity of nabbing the whole gang for a thousand pounds." - "Stories by English Authors: Ireland", Various.