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Nabbed vs Nibbed - What's the difference?

nabbed | nibbed |

As a verb nabbed

is (nab).

As an adjective nibbed is

having a nib or point.

nabbed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (nab)

    • nab

    English

    Etymology 1

    Verb

    (nabb)
  • To seize, arrest or take into custody a criminal or fugitive
  • To grab or snatch something
    • Synonyms
    * (To arrest a criminal or fugitive) nick, bust
    Derived terms
    * nabber * kidnap

    Etymology 2

    Compare knap, knop, knob.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The summit of an eminence.
    • (Halliwell)
  • The cock of a gunlock.
    • (Knight)
  • (locksmithing) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot.
    • (Knight)

    Anagrams

    * * Appalachian English English transitive verbs ----

    nibbed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having a nib or point