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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"
knife run through skewer spear bayonet gore spike stick impale transfix pierce prick puncture penetrate perforate gash slash cut tear scratch wound injure- 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"