stab
Translation
to pierce, to thrust
Examples
He stabbed the man with a knife.
He stabbed the man with a knife.
She stabbed a fork into the potato.
She stabbed a fork into the potato.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to pierce (sb./sth.) with (sth.) He stabbed the man with a knife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pierce, knife, spear, jab.
Etymology
Possibly from Old French 'estoc', meaning 'a thrust'.
Memory Tips
Think of the quick, sharp sound a STAB might make.