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to jab
01
enfoncer, planter
to forcefully stab or pierce something with a sharp object
Transitive: to jab a sharp object into sth
Exemples
She jabbed the fork into the steak for a bite-sized piece.
Elle enfonça la fourchette dans le steak pour un morceau de la taille d'une bouchée.
02
donner un coup direct, enfoncer
to deliver a quick, sharp punch with a straight arm, often used in boxing to hit an opponent
Transitive: to jab sb/sth
Exemples
Tomorrow, she 'll probably jab her brother in the ribs to wake him up for school.
Demain, elle donnera probablement un coup de poing à son frère dans les côtes pour le réveiller pour l'école.
Jab
01
coup direct, jab
a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance
Exemples
His opponent struggled to defend against his fast jabs.
Son adversaire a eu du mal à se défendre contre ses coups rapides.
02
coup, geste brusque
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
03
coup de coude, petite pichenette
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
