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jab
(/dZ//&/b )

noun (n)

  • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)(noun.act)
    Example:
    He warned me with a jab with his finger.
    Synonym:
    jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
    source: wordnet30
  • a quick short straight punch(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    dig
    source: wordnet30
  • A thrust or stab.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • poke or thrust abruptly(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He jabbed his finger into her ribs.
    Synonym:
    dig, poke, prod, stab
    source: wordnet30
  • strike or punch with quick and short blows(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • stab or pierce(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife.
    Synonym:
    stab
    source: wordnet30
  • To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job, v. t.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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