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