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Stab
stab
- thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill
"he stabbed her in the stomach"
- make a thrusting gesture or movement at something with a pointed object
"she stabbed at the earth with the fork"
- (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"
- a thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon
"multiple stab wounds"
- a wound made by stabbing
"she had a deep stab in the back"
- a thrusting movement with a finger or other pointed object
"impatient stabs of his finger"
- a sudden sharp feeling or pain
"she felt a stab of jealousy"
- (in popular music) a staccato interjected phrase, typically by horns or a keyboard
"the fuzz guitar riff is replaced by some slinky brass stabs"
- an attempt to do (something)
"Meredith made a feeble stab at joining in"