Associations to the word «Dagger»

Wiktionary

DAGGER, noun. (weapon) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
DAGGER, noun. The text character †; the obelus.
DAGGER, verb. To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
DAGGER, noun. A timber placed diagonally in a ship's frame.
DAGGER, noun. (soccer) A player, supporter or other person connected with w:Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club.
DAGGER BOARD, noun. (nautical) A sliding centreboard used in some Chinese junks and dinghies, allowing for speedy maneuvering.
DAGGER BOARDS, noun. Plural of dagger board
DAGGER MOTH, noun. Any of various noctuid moths of the genus Acronicta, having black dagger-shaped markings on the forewings.

Dictionary definition

DAGGER, noun. A short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing.
DAGGER, noun. A character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote.

Wise words

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