jab 1 of 2

as in punch
a quick thrust gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick

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verb

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“Jab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jab. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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