Definition of stab - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
violencetr./intr. pierce or wound with a pointed tooltr./intr.
- He stabbed the meat with a fork.
2.
actionintr. thrust in a stabbing motionintr.
- She stabbed the air with her finger.
3.
sharp paintr. cause a sharp painful sensationtr.
- The cold wind stabbed at my face.
4.
slandertr. injure secretly or by slandertr.
- He stabbed his colleague's reputation with lies.
5.
effortintr. make an attempt to do somethingintr.
- She took a stab at solving the puzzle.
Noun
1.
actionact of thrusting with a pointed object
- He made a stab with the knife.
2.
injurywound caused by a pointed object
- The stab was deep and needed stitches.
3.
feelingsudden sharp pain or sensation
- She felt a stab of jealousy.
4.
effortattempt or effort to do something
- He took a stab at solving the puzzle.
5.
criticismcritical or hurtful remark
- Her comment was a stab at his pride.
6.
musicTECH. single staccato chord in musicTECH.
- The song ended with a dramatic stab.
7.
scienceTECH. bacterial culture made by puncturing mediumTECH.
- The lab technician prepared a stab for testing.
Images of stab
bacterial culture made by puncturing medium
Expressions with stab
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attempt to do something
She decided to stab at writing a novel.
act of betrayal by a trusted person
He felt the criticism was a stab in the back.
betray someone who trusts you
He stabbed his friend in the back by revealing secrets.
attempt to do something
I'll have a stab at fixing the car.
attempt made with little information
His answer was just a stab in the dark.
try to do something, often without much experience
I'll take a stab at fixing the computer.
kill someone by stabbing with a sharp object
The victim was stabbed to death last night.
quick, forceful thrusting kick
His stab kick caught the opponent off guard.
wound from being stabbed with a knife
He suffered a stab wound during the altercation.
quick and short pass to a teammate
He made a perfect stab pass to his teammate.
Origin of stab
Old Norse, stafr (staff, stick)
Terms with stab included in their meaning
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pierce stab
pierce or stab with a pointed tool
cutting stabbing
cut or stab using a blade
stabbing
stab or wound with a homemade knife
stabbing
pierce or stab with a pointed object
action
stab or pierce with a sharp object
stabbing action
stab with a bayonet
pain sensation
sharp pain like a stab
weapon
pierce or stab someone using a short pointed blade
stabbing action
pierce or stab with a fork-like object
knife wound
bleed from a gunshot or stab wound
stabbing action
stab with a small dagger
violence
stab in the stomach or disembowel
stabbing action
stab with a narrow pointed blade to make a hole
goring
gore or stab with tusks
violence
stab with a sharp object
weapon
stab with a slender dagger
Examples of stab in a sentence
The chef accidentally stabbed his hand while cooking. He stabbed the knife into the wood. The actor stabbed the air dramatically during the play. A sudden headache stabbed through his temples. The betrayal felt like a stab to her heart. She stabbed her friend's trust with rumors.
They stabbed his good name with false accusations. I will stab the presentation before lunch. They stabbed the recipe without measuring ingredients. The stab of the spear was swift and deadly. A sudden stab of pain shot through his arm. The stab left a scar on his arm. She felt a stab of pain in her side. A stab of fear ran through him. She felt a stab of regret at once. She gave it a stab, but the task was too difficult. His first stab at cooking was surprisingly successful. His joke was a subtle stab at her mistake. The article included a stab at the politician's policies. The orchestra played a sudden stab that startled the audience. A sharp stab punctuated the climax of the piece. The scientist used a stab to grow bacteria. A fresh stab was needed for the experiment.
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- French:poignarder, coup de couteau, ...
- German:stechen, Stich, ...
- Italian:trafiggere, pugnalata, ...
- Spanish:apuñalar, puñalada, ...
- Portuguese:espetar, facada, ...
- Chinese:刺, 刺伤, ...
- Japanese:刺す, 刺し, ...
- Arabic:طَعَنَ, طَعْنَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְקוֹר, דְּקִירָה, ...
- Russian:проткнуть, укол, ...
- Ukrainian:проколоти, удар, ...
- Hindi:भोंकना, वार, ...
Definition of STAB - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
- Pikachu gets STAB when using Thunderbolt.
- Charizard benefits from STAB when using Flamethrower.
- Bulbasaur's STAB with Vine Whip is effective.
Origin of STAB
Old English stæb (stab) + b (blow)
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- French:STAB, ...
- German:STAB, ...
- Italian:bonus di attacco dello stesso tipo, ...
- Spanish:STAB, ...
- Portuguese:STAB, ...
- Chinese:本系加成, ...
- Japanese:タイプ一致ボーナス, ...
- Arabic:مكافأة هجوم من نفس النوع, ...
- Hebrew:בונוס התקפה מסוג זהה, ...
- Russian:STAB, ...
- Ukrainian:STAB, ...
- Hindi:समान प्रकार आक्रमण बोनस, ...
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