knife thrust
Definition
Noun: A sudden, forceful penetration made with a knife or a similar sharp, pointed weapon.
Usage
This term specifically describes the action and result of driving a sharp point into something, typically in a violent attack. - The victim died from a single, deep knife thrust to the chest. - He parried the attacker's knife thrust with his forearm.
Advanced Usage
- "to deliver a knife thrust": To execute such an attacking motion.
- The assassin delivered a precise knife thrust from behind.
Variants and Related Words
- Stab (n): A synonym, often used more generally.
- He suffered multiple stab wounds.
- Thrust (n/v): The broader action of pushing something forcefully.
- He made a thrust with his foil. (fencing)
- Knifing (n): The act of attacking with a knife.
- The knifing occurred in a dark alley.
Synonyms
- Stab
- Jab (can imply a shorter, quicker motion)
- Puncture wound (clinical term)
Related Phrases
- A thrust of a knife: A slightly more descriptive phrasing with the same meaning.
- It was a mortal wound, caused by a thrust of a knife.
Noun
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a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
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one strong stab to the heart killed him
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