dagger

noun
UK: /ˈdæɡər/
US: /ˈdæɡər/

  1. A short, pointed knife used as a weapon.

    1. He carried a dagger for self-defense at night.
    2. The assassin concealed the dagger beneath his cloak, preparing for the deadly strike.

  2. A symbol resembling a dagger (†) used in printed text as a reference mark.

    1. The footnote is indicated by a dagger in the text.
    2. Refer to the table marked with a dagger for additional statistical information regarding the study.

Synonyms

knife poniard dirk
dagger transitive-verb

  1. To stab or pierce with a dagger.

    1. He daggered his opponent in the play.
    2. The villain tried to dagger the hero, but he dodged swiftly.

  2. To look at someone in an angry or piercing way.

    1. She daggered him with a furious glance.
    2. Her eyes daggered him as he walked in late, disrupting the important meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dagger" in English means: A short, pointed knife used as a weapon., A symbol resembling a dagger (†) used in printed text as a reference mark..

The phonetic transcription of "dagger" is /ˈdæɡər/ in British English and /ˈdæɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dagger": knife, poniard, dirk.

Example usage of "dagger": "He carried a dagger for self-defense at night.". More examples on the page.