Phrase Hound found 25 phrases and 36 compound words that contain stab. The most common are listed below. Open stab in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 25
- stab in the backAn act of betrayal or treachery.
- stab-in-the-back mythThe Dolchstoßlegende: a widespread historical conspiracy theory in right-wing circles in Germany after 1918, claiming that Germany did not lose World War I militarily and capitulated needlessly after having been betrayed by civilian …
- stab woundA wound caused by stabbing.
- having a stabpresent participle and gerund of have a stab
- stab cellSynonym of band cell: A cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a metamyelocyte, and leading to a mature granulocyte; it is characterized by having a nucleus that is curved but not lobar.
- stab woundsplural of stab wound: A wound caused by stabbing.
- stab yourself and pass the daggerHelp yourself to the alcoholic drink and then pass the bottle.
- take a stab atTo attempt or try.
- stab bindingA Japanese form of bookbinding with needle and thread.
- stab bindingsplural of stab binding: A Japanese form of bookbinding with needle and thread.
- stab cellsplural of stab cell: A cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a metamyelocyte, and leading to a mature granulocyte; it is characterized by having a nucleus that is curved but not lobar.
- stab passA kick passing the ball to a teammate made so the ball travels low and fast through the air.
- stab passesplural of stab pass: A kick passing the ball to a teammate made so the ball travels low and fast through the air.
- stab stitchA stitch in which the needle is first driven through the fabric from the right side, then pushed back up through the material from the wrong side.
- stab-proofAlternative form of stabproof: Resistant to stabbing attacks.
- stab stitchesplural of stab stitch: A stitch in which the needle is first driven through the fabric from the right side, then pushed back up through the material from the wrong side.
- stab a guessSynonym of take a guess: To guess.
- stab in the darkSynonym of shot in the dark: A guess without any informed basis; an action taken according to that guess (such as a choice made).
- stab-in-the-back mythsplural of stab-in-the-back myth: The Dolchstoßlegende: a widespread historical conspiracy theory in right-wing circles in Germany after 1918, claiming that Germany did not lose World War I militarily and capitulated needlessly after having …
- taken a stab atpast participle of take a stab at: To attempt or try.
- takes a stab atthird-person singular simple present indicative of take a stab at: To attempt or try.
- taking a stab atpresent participle and gerund of take a stab at
- took a stab atsimple past of take a stab at
- stab-ragA regimental tailor.
- stab-ragsplural of stab-rag: A regimental tailor.
Compound words 36
- backstabTo attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens.
- stabbyhaving one or more sharp points
- antistabProtecting against stabbing attacks.
- stabbeeone who is stabbed
- stablikeResembling or characteristic of a stab.
- stabproofResistant to stabbing attacks.
- downstabAn instance of stabbing downward.
- stabbableCapable of being stabbed.
- stabstitchA stitch made with the needle held at right angles to the fabric
- stabvestA vest designed to protect against stabbing.