Search Result:stab
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")