Definition of Stab

Verb: stab (stabbed,stabbing) stab

Use a knife on
"The victim was stabbed to death";
- knife
Stab or pierce
"he stabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife";
- jab
Push suddenly or strongly with a finger or something pointed
"he stabbed his finger into her ribs";
- jab, prod, poke, dig

Noun: stab stab

A sudden sharp feeling
"she felt a stab of excitement";
- pang, twinge
A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
"one strong stab to the heart killed him";
- thrust, knife thrust
(informal) any attempt or effort
"he took a stab at forecasting";
- shot