stab

//stæb//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

stabInfinitive
stabPresent tense
stabbedPast tense
stabbedPast participle
stabbingPresent participle
stabsThird-person singular
1

To thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into someone or something.

He was stabbed in the chest with a knife.

2

To pierce or wound with a sharp pointed object.

He was stabbed in the chest with a knife.

3

To make a thrusting motion or gesture with a pointed object.

He stabbed at the map with his finger to show the location.

4

To cause a sudden sharp pain or sensation.

A sharp pain stabbed through my chest.

Noun

stabSingular
stabsPlural
1

An act of stabbing or thrusting with a pointed weapon.

The victim died from a stab to the chest.

2

A wound made by stabbing.

The doctor treated the stab wound on his arm.

3

A sudden sharp pain or painful sensation.

She felt a stab of pain in her chest.

4

An attempt or try at something (informal usage, as in 'take a stab at').

I've never cooked Thai food before, but I'll take a stab at it.

Synonym

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