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   stab

   /stab/

   verb

   • 1. thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill: "he stabbed her 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: "a stitch stabbed at her side"

   noun

   • 1. a thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon: "multiple stab wounds" Similar lungethrustjabpokeproddigpunch
   • ▪ a wound made by stabbing: "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 attempttryeffortendeavourguessinformal:goshotcrackbashwhackformal:essay

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stabber noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTAB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STAB definition: 1. to injure someone with a sharp pointed object such as a knife: 2. to make a short, forceful…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stabStab - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   stab: 1 v poke or thrust abruptly Synonyms: dig , jab , poke , prod Type of: thrust push forcefully v stab or pierce Synonyms: jab Types: goad , prick stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick Type of: thrust push forcefully v use a knife on Synonyms: knife Types: poniard stab with a poniard bayonet stab or kill someone with a bayonet Type ...

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTAB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. to pierce or injure with a sharp pointed instrument 2. (of a sharp pointed instrument) to pierce or wound 3. to.... Click for more definitions.

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   Stab definition: to pierce or wound with or as if with a pointed weapon. See examples of STAB used in a sentence.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stabStab Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   stab: [noun] a wound produced by a pointed object or weapon.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstab verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of stab verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › stabStab - definition of stab by The Free Dictionary

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   b. (noun) a treacherous action or remark that causes the downfall of or injury to a person

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTAB | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STAB definition: 1. to push a knife into someone: 2. the act of pushing a knife into someone: 3. a sudden…. Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › stabstab | meaning of stab in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    stab meaning, definition, what is stab: to push a knife into someone or somethin...: Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySTAB - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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    A complete guide to the word "STAB": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.