jab

US /dʒæb/
UK /dʒæb/
"jab" picture
1.

a quick, sharp blow or poke

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He gave the ball a quick jab with his foot.
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She felt a sharp jab in her side.
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pokeprodthrustpunchstab
2.

an injection, especially a vaccination

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I need to get my flu jab before winter.
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The nurse gave him a quick jab in the arm.
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injectionshotvaccinationinoculation
1.

to poke or thrust something quickly or sharply

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He jabbed his finger into the soft dough.
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The boxer jabbed his opponent with a left hook.
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pokeprodthrustpunchstab