Word: jab

n

• a quick short straight punch
• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
• the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"

v

• poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
• stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
• strike or punch quick and short blows

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