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stab
B1
verb
Usage:
95%
pierce, thrust
Translation: pierce, thrust
Pronunciation: /stæb/
Meaning: to pierce or wound with a sharp pointed object

This meaning refers to pushing a sharp object into a person or thing.

The attacker tried to stab him with a knife.

She accidentally stabbed the package with scissors.

2
B1
noun
Usage:
86%
thrust, piercing attack
Translation: thrust, piercing attack
Pronunciation: /stæb/
Meaning: an act of piercing someone or something with a sharp object

As a noun, stab refers to a forceful piercing movement or wound.

The victim suffered a stab to the arm.

The fabric tore after one sharp stab.

3
B2
figurative noun
Usage:
78%
pang, sharp pain
Translation: pang, sharp pain
Pronunciation: /stæb/
Meaning: a sudden sharp physical or emotional pain

This figurative meaning refers to a brief, intense feeling of pain or emotion.

She felt a stab of pain in her side.

A stab of jealousy surprised him.

4
B1
informal noun
Usage:
72%
attempt, try
Translation: attempt, try
Pronunciation: /stæb/
Meaning: an informal attempt to do or answer something

This informal use refers to trying something, often without certainty of success.

Let me have a stab at the puzzle.

She took a stab at answering the question.

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