Verb
(third-person singular simple present takes a stab at, present participle taking a stab at, simple past took a stab at, past participle taken a stab at)
take a stab at
verb
To take a stab at is defined as to attempt or try something.
An example of take a stab at is when you try to solve a hard math problem that others have been struggling with.
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Words near take-a-stab-at in the dictionary
- take-a-stab-at
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- take-a-turn-for-the-better