jab

Noun
  1. A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) (synset 100335761)
    "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
    is a type of: gesture - motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
    same as: jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
  2. A quick short straight punch (synset 100136772)
    is a type of: biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist
  3. The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow (synset 100136131)
    "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
    is a type of: touch, touching - the act of putting two things together with no space between them
    same as: dig
Verb
  1. Poke or thrust abruptly (synset 201232540)
    "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
    is a type of: thrust - push forcefully
    same as: dig, poke, prod, stab
  2. Strike or punch with quick and short blows (synset 201233119)
    is a type of: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  3. Stab or pierce (synset 201232914)
    "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
    is a type of: thrust - push forcefully
    subtypes: goad, prick - stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
    same as: stab

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