To pierce or wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.
To plunge (a pointed weapon or instrument) into something.
To make a thrusting or poking motion at or into: stabbed the air with his fingers.
To thrust with or as if with a pointed weapon: stabbed at the food with her fork.
To inflict a wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.
A thrust with a pointed weapon or instrument.
A wound inflicted with or as if with a pointed weapon.
A sudden piercing pain.
An attempt; a try: made a stab at the answer.
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