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stab

Definition

  • noun: a wound made by a pointed weapon (such as a knife)
  • noun: a wound produced by a pointed object or weapon
  • verb: to wound (someone or something) with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)
  • verb: to wound or pierce by the thrust of a pointed object or weapon
  • + 'of'
  • synonyms: pierce, job, jab

Examples

  • I can't believe that someone I had helped and supported would steal from me. It's 'a' real 'stab in the back'.

  • They don't really know how much the work will cost. They're just taking 'a stab' [='shot'] 'in the dark'.

  • He 'stabbed' the piece of meat with a fork. = He 'stabbed' the fork into the piece of meat.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) (SHUDERING) How does it feel to be so close to death, Mighty King Ecbert? (BREATHING HEAVILY) You know that I will kill you. One stab and my unborn child is the future ruler of Wessex. Of course you could kill me. But if you kill me, my guards will kill you, with no questions asked. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8