Stab - Definition

n 1: a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab
of excitement"; "twinges of conscience" [syn: pang,
stab, twinge]
2: a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument;
"one strong stab to the heart killed him" [syn: stab,
thrust, knife thrust]
3: informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his
best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting" [syn: shot,
stab]
v 1: use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death" [syn:
knife, stab]
2: stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket
knife" [syn: stab, jab]
3: poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
[syn: jab, prod, stab, poke, dig]