To collide with and penetrate the surface of by using a relatively perpendicular line of execution in relation to the target.

Inflected Forms(s):

Stabbing (adjective), Stabs (plural), Stabbed (past tense)

Comments:

Stabs can be effected using Natural Weapons or Man-Made Weapons.

Stabs are most typically enacted using the tip(s) of the the weapon(s).

For the Man-Made Weapon version, stabs most commonly are associated with knifes, and to a lesser extent clubs, but can be implemented by any weapon with a tip.

Stabbing is technically a Vise-like maneuver where the both ends of the vising elements are on one side of the contact point and pressing into it.

Stab differ from Poke in that stabbing requires penetration into the poked surface.

Example(s):

Stabbing someone with a knife is a specific type of poking.

Synonym(s):

Thrust

Related Definition(s):

Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Geometric Angle, Geometric Line, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Weapon Alignment

Related Basic(s):

Finger Techniques, Poke