Probe
Stab
Stab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
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Synonyms for Stab
How words are described
| special | special probe | special stab |
| initial | initial probe | initial stab |
| deep | deep probe | deep stab |
| actual | actual probe | actual stab |
| Other adjectives: quick, last, occasional. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- At least it's mild enough that one can play some "probe" games before trying to take a serious stab at actually winning...
Source: Guide Dang It / Strategy
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