Definition of Stiletto
Stiletto
sti·let·to


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(noun)
a small, slender dagger or knife with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth intended for stabbing

e.g. Stilettos were used as the preferred offensive knife of medieval assassins because they were was silent and easily hidden.

(noun)
a shoe with a particularly long, slender heel;

e.g. She wore stiletto heels to help shape her legs and give her some height.



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