antistab

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ stab.

Adjective

antistab (not comparable)

1. Protecting against stabbing attacks.
   • 2009 May 31, Sarah Lyall, “Critics Assail British Police for Harsh Tactics During the G-20 Summit Meeting”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     They dressed officers with new, military-style uniforms, gave them antistab vests and equipped them with equipment like extendable metal batons and clubs that turn into handcuffs.