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jab

noun
  1. the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
    dig
  2. a quick short straight punch
  3. a sharp hand gesture, resembling a blow
    “The bailiff warned me with a jab with their finger.”
    thrust
verb
  1. poke or thrust abruptly
    “I jabbed my finger into their ribs.”
    dig
  2. stab or pierce
    “I jabbed the piece of meat with my pocket knife.”
    stab
  3. strike or punch with quick and short blows