jab (
http://definr.com/jab)
n 1: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with
a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with
his fist" [syn:
jabbing,
poke,
poking,
thrust,
thrusting]
2: a quick short straight punch
3: the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or
elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs" [syn:
dig]
v 1: poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her
ribs" [syn:
prod,
stab,
poke,
dig]
2: strike quickly
3: stab or pierce [syn:
stab]