English to English
jab
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noun (n)
- a quick short straight punch(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- A thrust or stab.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- 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.
source: wordnet30 - To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job,
v. t. (verb)source: webster1913