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stab [ˈstæb]

1 stab noun
  • a wound made by a pointed weapon (such as a knife)
  • a sudden, strong feeling of physical or emotional pain—+ of
  • an attempt to do something successfully—often + at

2 stab verb
  • to wound (someone or something) with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)
  • to quickly or suddenly push a pointed object into or toward someone or something —often + at