Dagger

noun

/ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/

Word Frequency: 2.0

Definitions

1.nounA stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

2.nounThe text character †; the obelus.

3.nounA 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

"Curry's last-minute 3-point dagger silenced the criticism for his so-called failure to come up big in big moments."

4.verbTo pierce with a dagger; to stab.

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