nab Meaning & Definition
What Does Nab Mean?
As a symbol, nab means ISO 639-3 language code for Nambikwara. As a verb, it means To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive). As a noun, it means The summit of a hill.
Word Facts for Nab
| Part of speech | symbol, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //næb// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | apprehend, arrest and collar |
| Plural | nabs |
| Verb forms | nabs, nabbing, nabbed |
Nab Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Nambikwara.
Nab as a Verb
- To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).
- To grab or snatch something.
- To steal or copy another user's post.
Nab as a Noun
- The summit of a hill.
- The cock of a gunlock.
- The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot.
Noun
- The summit of an eminence.
- (locksmithing) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot.
Synonyms of Nab
Nab synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Nab
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Nab in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
nab (third-person singular simple present nabs, present participle nabbing, simple past and past participle nabbed)
nab (plural nabs)
Words That Rhyme With Nab
Origin of Nab
Origin 1: From dialectal nap (“to seize, lay hold of”), probably of North Germanic origin, from Old Swedish nappa (“to pluck, pinch”).
Origin 2: Related to Danish nappe (“to tweak, snatch at, catch, seize”), Swedish nappa (“to take, grab, pinch”), Norwegian Bokmål nappe (“to grab, snatch, pluck, yank”).
Origin 3: Compare knap, knop, knob.
Nab Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of nab is //næb//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nab
Is nab a symbol or a verb?
Nab is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for nab?
Close synonyms of nab are apprehend, arrest and collar. See the full list of nab synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nab?
The plural of nab is nabs.
What is the past tense of nab?
The past tense of nab is nabbed. The present participle is nabbing.