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jab  audio  (jb) KEY 

VERB:
jabbed, jab·bing, jabs
VERB:
tr.
  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.
VERB:
intr.
  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.
ETYMOLOGY:
Variant of job2


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