jab, n.
(jabs)
freq. cnt. 2
(jabs)
freq. cnt. 2
a quick short straight punch
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
jab
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a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
jab jabbing poke poking thrust thrusting
sample sentences
"he warned me with a jab with his finger""he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
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derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
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hypernym
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
<noun.act>
dig jab
sample sentences
"she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
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lexical pointers
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