Definitions

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  • adjective Resistant to stabbing attacks.

Etymologies

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stab +‎ -proof

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Examples

  • For example, in the UK they sell stabproof school uniforms now, because of recent stabbings and the web is full of inhuman examples from about everywhere.

    EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - What a jerk! Deserves more than a bottle to the head. 2007

  • Customs (HMRC) personnel - all wearing stabproof vests - has begun searching through the scores of beds, chairs, ­mattresses and sofas.

    The Guardian World News 2010

  • (ATU) and several HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) personnel - all wearing stabproof vests - has begun searching through the scores of beds, chairs, ­mattresses and sofas.

    The Guardian World News 2010

  • Anti-riot series: handcuffs, chemical protective clothing, cut proof clothing, stabproof vest, combined riot shield etc.

    Gizmodo 2009

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