jab

A noun referring to a quick, sharp punch or poke, often used in boxing or as a sudden gesture.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее быстрый, резкий удар или тычок, часто используемый в боксе или как внезапный жест.esSustantivo que designa un golpe rápido y seco, especialmente en boxeo, o un empujón o pinchazo repentino.frNom désignant un coup rapide et sec ou une poussée, souvent utilisé en boxe ou comme geste soudain.deEin schneller, kurzer und gezielter Schlag oder Stoß, oft mit der Faust, wie beim Boxen oder als plötzliche Bewegung. Auch eine spitze Bemerkung oder ein Stich im übertragenen Sinne.ptSubstantivo que designa um golpe rápido e direto, especialmente um soco curto no boxe, ou uma cutucada ou estocada repentina; também pode ser uma injeção, uma crítica aguda ou uma observação incisiva.zh名词，指快速而突然的刺击或戳击，常用于拳击中的直拳，也指突然的刺人动作或言语上的讥讽。arاسم يشير إلى ضربة سريعة وحادة باليد أو بالكوع، خاصة في الملاكمة، أو إلى وخزة أو دفعة مفاجئة. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازيًا للإشارة إلى ملاحظة أو تعليق حاد مفاجئ.

1. Sharp hand gesture A2 informal

   A sudden, sharp movement of the hand that resembles a punch.

   • He made a quick jab with his finger to point at the map.
   • She gave a short jab in the air to emphasize her anger.
   • The speaker punctuated his words with a firm jab of his hand.

   ruТычокesMovimiento brusco de la manofrgeste brusque de la maindeStoß mit der HandptTapa rápidozh戳刺手势arحركة يد مفاجئة حادة

   المرادفات: digpokeprodstabthrust

2. Short straight punch A2 formal sport

   A fast, straight punch delivered with the lead hand in boxing or martial arts.

   • The boxer landed a quick jab to his opponent's face.
   • He practiced his jab for hours in the gym.
   • A well-timed jab can set up a powerful cross.
   • Her jab was quick and precise.

   ruКороткий прямой ударesJab (golpe directo con la mano delantera)frDirect du bras avant (jab)deKurzer gerader SchlagptJabzh短直拳arلكمة قصيرة مستقيمة

   المرادفات: straight

3. Sudden poke A2 informal

   A sudden poke or nudge made with a finger or elbow.

   • She felt a jab in the ribs from her friend behind her.
   • He gave her a playful jab with his elbow.
   • The child gave his brother a sharp jab to get his attention.

   ruТычокesEmpujón repentinofrpichenettedeStupsptCutucãozh戳arوخزة

   المرادفات: dignudgepokeprodthrust

• jabs plural form
• jabs' possessive plural form
• jab's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to poke or thrust quickly and abruptly, often with a pointed object or in a sharp manner.

ruГлагол, означающий быстро и резко тыкать или толкать, часто острым предметом или резким движением.esVerbo que significa golpear o pinchar rápidamente y con fuerza, a menudo con un objeto puntiagudo o un movimiento brusco, como un puñetazo corto o una estocada.frVerbe signifiant donner un coup sec et brusque, souvent avec un objet pointu ou d'un mouvement vif.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, schnell und heftig mit etwas Spitzem zu stechen oder zu stoßen, oft mit einem spitzen Gegenstand oder einer ruckartigen Bewegung.ptVerbo que significa enfiar ou empurrar algo de forma rápida e brusca, muitas vezes com um objeto pontiagudo ou com um movimento súbito.zh动词，指快速而用力地戳、刺或推，常指用尖物或突然的动作。arفعل يعني الوخز أو الدفع بسرعة وبقوة، غالباً بأداة حادة أو بحركة مفاجئة.

1. Poke or thrust abruptly B1 informal

   To push or poke something quickly and roughly, often with a pointed object.

   • He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
   • She jabbed the needle into the fabric.
   • The child jabbed the toy sword at his brother.

   ruТкнутьesEmpujar o pinchar bruscamentefrEnfoncer brusquementdeStoßenptCutucarzh戳arوخز

   المرادفات: dignudgepokeprodstabthrust

2. Strike with quick short blows B1 informal

   To hit someone or something with a quick, sharp punch or blow, especially in boxing.

   • The boxer jabbed his opponent repeatedly.
   • He jabbed at the punching bag for practice.
   • She jabbed him in the ribs to get his attention.

   ruНаносить быстрые короткие ударыesDar un jabfrFrapper de coups rapides et secsdeSchnelle kurze Schläge austeilenptGolpear com golpes rápidos e curtoszh快速短打arالضرب بضربات سريعة قصيرة

   المرادفات: digpokeprodpunchstabthrust

   الأضداد: caressstroke

3. Stab or pierce B2 informal

   To thrust a sharp object into something, causing a wound or hole.

   • The attacker jabbed a knife into the victim's arm.
   • He jabbed the fork into the steak.
   • The needle jabbed her skin during the injection.

   ruВонзитьesDar una puñaladafrPiquer ou percerdeEinstechenptEspetarzh刺入arطعن

   المرادفات: digpokeprickprodstabthrust

• jabbed past participle
• jabbed past simple
• jabbing present participle
• jabs third person singular