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   Stab

   /stab/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a person) thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill: "he stabbed him in the stomach" Similar kniferun throughskewerspearbayonetgorespikestickimpaletransfixpierceprickpuncturepenetrateperforategashslashcuttearscratchwoundinjurerare:transpierce
   • ▪ make a thrusting gesture or movement at something with a pointed object: "she stabbed at the earth with the fork" Similar lungethrustjabpokeproddig
   • ▪ (of a sharp or pointed object) violently pierce: "a sharp end of wicker stabbed into his sole"
   • ▪ (of a pain or painful thing) cause a sudden sharp sensation: "I felt a stabbing pain in my chest"

   noun

   • 1. a thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon: "multiple stab wounds" Similar lungethrustjabpokeproddigpunch
   • ▪ a wound made by the thrust of a knife or other pointed weapon: "she had a deep stab in the back" Similar knife woundpuncturegashslashincisionprickcutperforationwoundinjury
   • ▪ a thrusting movement with a finger or other pointed object: "impatient stabs of his finger" Similar lungethrustjabpokeproddigpunch
   • ▪ a sudden sharp feeling or pain: "she felt a stab of jealousy" Similar twingepangachethrobspasmcrampdartblazeprickflashthrillgnawing
   • ▪ (in popular music) a staccato interjected phrase, typically by horns or a keyboard: "the fuzz guitar riff is replaced by some slinky brass stabs"
   • 2. an attempt to do (something): informal "Meredith made a feeble stab at joining in" Similar attempttryeffortendeavorguessinformal:goshotcrackbashwhackformal:essay

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stabber noun

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