dagger
/ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
- A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
- The text character †; the obelus.
- A point scored near the end of the game (clutch time) to take or increase the scorer's team lead, so that they are likely to win
- To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
- A timber placed diagonally in a ship's frame.
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