English dictionary
dagger
/'d/&/g/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
Synonyms stickerSource: WordNet 3.0
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a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A short weapon used for stabbing. This is the general term: cf. <u>Poniard</u>, <u>Stiletto</u>, <u>Bowie knife</u>, <u>Dirk</u>, <u>Misericorde</u>, <u>Anlace</u>.
Source: webster1913
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A timber placed diagonally in a ship's frame.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
Source: webster1913