Drill
Stab
Stab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
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Synonyms for Stab
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| long | long drill | long stab |
| complete | complete drill | complete stab |
| standard | standard drill | standard stab |
| proper | proper drill | proper stab |
| Other adjectives: single, simple, dull, nasty, actual, massive, big, great, gigantic, flying, literal. | ||
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Genesic GaoGaiGar has the Straight Drill, used to parry enemy stab attacks, and the Spiral Drill, which is used as a standard attack.
Source: This Is a Drill -
In Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, the Dragon Zord Fighting Mode's Finishing Move is to use its staff - tipped with the Dragonzord's tail drill - to stab straight through the Monster of the Week.
Source: Torso with a View -
Chekhov's Skill: While the regiment is in training, Drill Sergeant Nasty Mulcahy berates Thomas and demonstrates his weak bayonet technique to his fellow soldiers by seizing his rifle as he tries to stab him with the bayonet and hitting him with the rifle butt.
Source: Film / Glory
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