1.Definition: a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

"One strong stab to the heart killed him"

Related Noun(s):thrust

Category: General

2.Definition: a sudden sharp feeling

"Pangs of regret", "She felt a stab of excitement", "Twinges of conscience"

Related Noun(s):pang

Category: Feelings

3.Definition: informal words for any attempt or effort

"He gave it his best shot", "He took a stab at forecasting"

Related Noun(s):shot

Category: General