STABBING
/ˈstæb.ɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of STABBING
To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
"If you stab him in the heart he won't live long enough to retaliate."
To thrust in a stabbing motion.
"to stab a dagger into a person"
To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).
"He stabbed at my face with the twig but luckily kept missing my eyes."
An incident in which a person is stabbed.
"A stabbing took place in the alley last night."
(of pain) Sharp, intense.
"Too much running gives me a stabbing pain in the chest."
Examples of STABBING in a Sentence
- "If you stab him in the heart he won't live long enough to retaliate."
- "to stab a dagger into a person"
- "He stabbed at my face with the twig but luckily kept missing my eyes."
- "A stabbing took place in the alley last night."
Word Details
Is STABBING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STABBING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STABBING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STABBING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | b | b | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STABBING
100 words from the letters in STABBING
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How to Use STABBING in Word Games
STABBING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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