Glom and Nobble

Glom

Glom verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: the manager glommed the shoplifter just as she was about to bolt out of the store

Nobble and glom are semantically related. in British slang topic. In some cases you can use "Nobble" instead a verb "Glom".

Nobble

Nobble verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: a London bobby nobbled the pickpocket just as he was about to make off with the tourist's watch
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Glom and nobble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Glom" instead a verb "Nobble".
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