Definitions for stab
Overview of noun stab
The noun stab has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. pang, stab, twinge
(a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience")
2. stab, thrust, knife thrust
(a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him")
3. 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? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) knife, stab
(use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death")
2. stab, jab
(stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife")
3. jab, prod, stab, poke, dig
(poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs")
