a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); he warned me with a jab with his finger; he made a thrusting motion with his fist

[ Syn: jabbing , poke , poking , thrust , thrusting ]

a quick short straight punch

the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs

[ Syn: dig ]

poke or thrust abruptly; he jabbed his finger into her ribs

[ Syn: prod , stab , poke , dig ]

strike or punch with quick and short blows

stab or pierce; he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife

[ Syn: stab ]