STAB

Stab

During World War II, the suffix Stab was used in the German Luftwaffe to designate a headquarters unit. This applied to subordinate units in each Gruppe or Geschwader — the equivalent units to wings and groups in other air forces.

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stab

Noun

  1. An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
  2. A wound made by stabbing.
  3. Pain inflicted on a person's feelings.
  4. An attempt.
    I'll give this thankless task a stab.
  5. Criticism.
  6. A single staccato chord that adds dramatic impact to a composition.
    a horn stab

Verb

  1. To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
  2. To thrust in a stabbing motion.
  3. To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger .
  4. To cause a sharp, painful sensation .
  5. To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander.


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