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How to pronounce “dagger

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Pronunciation guide for dagger

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of dagger with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Douglas Tallamythe pink-striped oakworm, the hesitant dagger
Definition summary
(weaponry) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

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How to pronounce dagger

Douglas Tallamy

the pink-striped oakworm, the hesitant dagger

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “dagger

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (weaponry) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
  • (typography) The typographical mark †.
  • (American football, basketball) A 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.
  • [Verb]
  • To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
  • (Jamaica) To perform the daggering dance.

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