nobble

transitive verb

To disable (a racehorse), especially by drugging.

transitive verb

To win (a person) over.

transitive verb

To outdo or get the better of by devious means.

transitive verb

To filch or steal.

transitive verb

To kidnap.

To strike; nob.

To get hold of dishonestly; nab; filch.

To frustrate; circumvent; get the better of; outdo.

To injure; destroy the chances of winning, as by maiming or poisoning: said of a horse.

5. To shingle. See shingle and puddle.