Definitions

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  • noun A wound caused by stabbing.

Etymologies

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stab +‎ wound

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Examples

  • Maj Opperman said the man, who was beaten and sustained a slight stabwound, disappeared from the scene while the police were chasing his attackers.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1993

  • Of all the dangers he faced, I must admit that I am most thankful that he didn’t go out in a horrible way yes a stabwound is bad, but I think being bitten in half by a Croc, would have been more devestating.

    Crikey! - The Panda's Thumb 2006

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