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stabs
We have found lemma(root) word of stabs : stab.
Definitions
[stab], (Verb)
Definitions:
- thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill
(e.g: he stabbed her in the stomach)
Phrases:
- a stab in the back
- stab someone in the back
Origin
:
late Middle English: of unknown origin
[stab], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon
(e.g: multiple stab wounds)
- an attempt to do (something)
(e.g: Meredith made a feeble stab at joining in)
Phrases:
- a stab in the back
- stab someone in the back
Origin
:
late Middle English: of unknown origin
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