Looking for the meaning of the word STABS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STABS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Stab
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
stab
Dialects: British English
Definition:
thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill
Short Definition:thrust knife or other pointed weapon into someone so as
Examples:- he stabbed her in the stomach
Word: Stab
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
stab
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon
Short Definition:thrust with knife or other pointed weapon
Examples:- multiple stab wounds
Definition:
an attempt to do (something)
Short Definition:attempt to do
Examples:- Meredith made a feeble stab at joining in
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