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dagger

UK/'dægә/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

A short stabbing weapon with a pointed double-edged blade; also the typographical symbol †.

匕首,短剑;剑号(†)

v.

To stab or pierce with a dagger.

用匕首刺

Root Breakdown

Native English
daggerother
=dagger

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The soldier drew a dagger from his belt during the battle.

  • 2.

    They were at daggers drawn over the disagreement.

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