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English noun: jab

1. jab (act) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)


SamplesHe warned me with a jab with his finger.
He made a thrusting motion with his fist.


Synonymsjabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting


Broader (hypernym)gesture

2. jab (act) a quick short straight punch


Broader (hypernym)biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug

3. jab (act) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow


SamplesShe gave me a sharp dig in the ribs.


Synonymsdig


Broader (hypernym)touch, touching


English verb: jab

1. jab (contact) poke or thrust abruptly


SamplesHe jabbed his finger into her ribs.


Synonymsdig, poke, prod, stab


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody PP.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)thrust

2. jab (contact) strike or punch with quick and short blows


ExamplesThe fighter managed to jab his opponent


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)strike

3. jab (contact) stab or pierce


SamplesHe jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife.


Synonymsstab


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)thrust


Narrower (hyponym)goad, prick









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