noun. a sudden sharp feeling pangs of regret|she felt a stab of excitement|twinges of conscience |
noun. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument one strong stab to the heart killed him |
noun. informal words for any attempt or effort he gave it his best shot|he took a stab at forecasting |
verb. use a knife on The victim was knifed to death |
verb. stab or pierce he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife |
verb. poke or thrust abruptly he jabbed his finger into her ribs |