Topic: POLICE
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Origin: | Perhaps from nap 'to seize' (17-19 centuries), from a Scandinavian language |
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nab
past tense and past participle nabbed, present participle nabbing [transitive] informal
past tense and past participle nabbed, present participle nabbing [transitive] informal1SCP to catch or arrest someone who is doing something wrong : 
The police nabbed him for speeding.
The police nabbed him for speeding.2 to get something or someone quickly, especially before anyone else can get them : See if you can nab a seat.
See if you can nab a seat.