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[verb] [T] -bb- [informal] - to take (something) suddenly, or to catch or arrest (a criminal)Someone nabbed my apple when I wasn't looking!Could you nab me a seat (= get a seat for me and stop anyone else from sitting in it) if you get to the theatre before me? [+ two objects]Undercover police officers nabbed (= caught) the men as they were taking possession of a consignment of heroin.