stab
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1stab

noun \ˈstab\

Definition of STAB

1
: a wound produced by a pointed object or weapon
2
a : a thrust of a pointed weapon
b : a jerky thrust
3
: effort, try
4
: a sudden sharp feeling <stabs of regret>

Examples of STAB

  1. <the injection left a small stab on her upper arm>
  2. <everybody will get a stab at solving the problem>

Origin of STAB

Middle English stabbe
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with STAB

2stab

verb
stabbedstab·bing

Definition of STAB

transitive verb
1
: to wound or pierce by the thrust of a pointed object or weapon
intransitive verb
: to thrust or give a wound with or as if with a pointed weapon
stab·ber noun
stab in the back
: betray

Examples of STAB

  1. He stabbed her with a dagger.
  2. The victim was stabbed in the chest five times.

First Known Use of STAB

1530

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