stab \stab\, v. i.
   1. to give a wound with a pointed weapon; to pierce; to
      thrust with a pointed weapon.
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            none shall dare
            with shortened sword to stab in closer war.
                                                  --dryden.
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   2. to wound or pain, as if with a pointed weapon.
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            she speaks poniards, and every word stabs. --shak.
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   to stab at, to offer or threaten to stab; to thrust a
      pointed weapon at.
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see also:
to stab at