jab in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
   "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
   dig  jab 
   
2. a quick short straight punch
   jab 
   
3. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
   "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
   jab  jabbing  poke  poking  thrust  thrusting 
   

1. poke or thrust abruptly
   "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
   jab  prod  stab  poke  dig 
   
2. strike or punch with quick and short blows
   jab 
   
3. stab or pierce
   "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
   stab  jab