Hold and Nobble

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Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Nobble and hold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nobble" instead a verb "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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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Hold and nobble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Nobble".

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