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(noun) a quick short straight punch |
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Related Words: biff, lick, poke, punch |
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(noun) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist" |
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Synonyms: jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting |
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Related Words: gesture |
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(verb) poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" |
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Synonyms: dig, poke, prod, stab |
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Related Words: thrust |
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(verb) strike quickly |
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Related Words: strike |
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(noun) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs" |
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Synonyms: dig |
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Related Words: touch, touching |
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(verb) stab or pierce |
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Synonyms: stab |
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Related Words: goad, prick, thrust |
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