glom
1. [ verb ] (criminal law) take by theft
Synonyms: snitch thieve cop knock_off hook
Examples:

"Someone snitched my wallet!"

Related terms: steal larceny
2. [ verb ] seize upon or latch onto something
Examples:

"The Republicans glommed onto Whitewater"

Related terms: get
Similar spelling:   gloom
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