jab

jabs jabbed jabbing
Noun
1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
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2. a quick short straight punch
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3. the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
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Verb
1. poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
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2. strike or punch quick and short blows
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3. stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
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