Stabbing

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Stabbing

Stabbing (/ˈstæbɪŋ/), from the Old English stæbbian, is a form of physical trauma inflicted by a pointed or sharp instrument.

Definition

A stabbing is an act of thrusting a sharp object into a person or animal, causing physical injury or death. The instrument used in a stabbing is often a knife, but it can also be any other sharp object, such as a screwdriver or ice pick.

Types of Stabbing

There are several types of stabbing, including:

  • Puncture Wound: A deep, narrow wound caused by a sharp, pointed object.
  • Laceration: A wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue.
  • Incised Wound: A cut that is longer than it is deep.

Related Terms

  • Penetrating Trauma: An injury that occurs when an object pierces the skin and enters a tissue of the body, creating an open wound.
  • Impalement: A type of injury that occurs when an object penetrates the body.

Etymology

The term "stabbing" comes from the Old English stæbbian, which means "to stab, pierce, or prick."

Pronunciation

The word "stabbing" is pronounced as /ˈstæbɪŋ/.

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