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KK Pronunciation

〔 stæb 〕

Pronunciation

〔 stæb 〕


Overview of noun stab

The noun stab has 3 senses


  • pang, stab, twinge -- (a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience")

  • stab, thrust, knife thrust -- (a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him")

  • shot, stab -- (informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting")


Overview of verb stab

The verb stab has 3 senses


  • knife, stab -- (use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death")

  • stab, jab -- (stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife")

  • jab, prod, stab, poke, dig -- (poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs")