stab

stab
n.
attempt

(colloq.)

1) to have, make a stab at

sensation

2) a sharp; sudden stab (of pain)

thrust of a pointed weapon

3) a stab in the back (also fig.)

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[stæb]
cheque (BE) stab
make a stab at
ticket stab
sudden stab (of pain)
['attempt'] (colloq.) to have
['sensation'] a sharp
a pencil
a check (AE)
['thrust of a pointed weapon'] a stab in the back (also fig.)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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