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Synonyms
jab (jăb)

[Variant of job2.]

verb: jabbed, jab·bing, jabs. 

transitive verb 

  1. To poke or thrust abruptly: jabbed a knife into the log.
  2. To stab or pierce: jabbed the steak with a fork.
  3. To punch (someone) with short blows.

intransitive verb 

  1. To make an abrupt poking or thrusting motion: jabbed at the pickles with his fork.
  2. To deliver a quick punch.

noun 

  1. A quick stab or blow.
  2. Sports A short straight punch in boxing.