Definition: informal words for any attempt or effort
Usage: he gave it his best shot; he took a stab at forecasting
Main entry: thrust, knife thrust, stab
Definition: a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
Usage: one strong stab to the heart killed him
Main entry: twinge, pang, stab
Definition: a sudden sharp feeling
Usage: pangs of regret; she felt a stab of excitement; twinges of conscience
Main entry: stab, poke, prod, dig, jab
Definition: poke or thrust abruptly
Usage: he jabbed his finger into her ribs
Definition: stab or pierce
Usage: he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
Definition: use a knife on
Usage: The victim was knifed to death