stab noun
1 injury
VERB + STAB make the boy made a stab at the pig
STAB + NOUN wound
PREP. ~ at
2 sudden pain
ADJ. sharp, sudden
VERB + STAB feel
PHRASES ~ of He felt a sharp stab of disappointment.
3 attempt
ADJ. brave, good | unsuccessful
VERB + STAB have, make, take
PREP. ~ at I had a stab at answering the question.