Jab has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
"he warned me with a jab with his finger"
"he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
2
a quick short straight punch
3
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
"she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
4
A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
Verb
1
poke or thrust abruptly
"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
2
strike or punch with quick and short blows
3
stab or pierce
"he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
4
To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
Example Sentences
"he warned me with a jab with his finger"
noun
"he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
noun
"she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
noun
"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
verb
"he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
verb
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