Overview of noun stab

The noun stab has 3 senses

• pang, stab, twinge -- (a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience")


• stab, thrust, knife thrust -- (a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him")


• 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

• knife, stab -- (use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death")


• stab, jab -- (stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife")


• jab, prod, stab, poke, dig -- (poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs")