Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In bookbinding, the making of perforations in the inner margins of pamphlets for the insertion of binding-thread or wire. Also called, in England, holing.
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- adjective of pain
sharp ,intense - noun An incident in which a person is
stabbed . - verb Present participle of
stab .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective causing physical or especially psychological injury
- adjective painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
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Examples
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I have never stabbed or have been involved in stabbing anyone.
Robyn Browne trial, Day 3: accused “not responsible for anybody’s death” 2009
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It took three painful blows, my left arm from elbow to shoulder in stabbing pain, to force the door open.
The Woman Down the Hall Christian Bell 2010
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To hear that it was about products, back scratching and back stabbing is really disheartening.
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Better yet, "Johnny pounded along the street, pain stabbing through his left side every time one of his sneakers hit the pavement, his heart and breath thundering in his ears so that he could no longer tell if they were still chasing him ..."
Advice for young writers ewillett 2008
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