dagger
/ˈdæɡər/
verb
- To stab or pierce with a dagger.
- The assassin tried to dagger the guard in the dark.
- In the play, the hero daggers the villain in the final scene.
- She daggered the map to the wall with a pin.
noun
- A short, pointed knife used as a weapon.
- The knight pulled a silver dagger from his belt.
- She kept a small dagger hidden in her boot for protection.
- The museum displayed an ancient bronze dagger from the Roman era.
- A symbol (†) used in writing to indicate a footnote or reference.
- The editor used a dagger to show that the date was uncertain.
- The footnote was marked with a dagger after the word.
- In the text, a dagger points to an explanation at the bottom of the page.
- A feeling or expression of hostility or sharpness, as in 'daggers' (looks or words).
- Her words were like daggers, cutting deep into his pride.
- They exchanged daggers across the table during the argument.
- He shot daggers at the driver who cut him off.