stab

Definition

  • n. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
  • v. stab or pierce

Word forms

Past participle
stabbed
Past tense
stabbed
Present participle
stabbing
Third person singular
stabs

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He felt a sharp stab in his side after running for a long time.

  2. vt.

    She accidentally stabbed her finger with a needle while sewing.

  3. vi.

    The dog may stab at the toy with its teeth.