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I . jab [ʤæb] N

1. jab (poke):

jab

sunek m

2. jab BOXING:

jab

direkt m

3. jab inf (injection):

jab Brit Aus

4. jab also fig (sharp sensation):

jab

II . jab <-bb-> [ʤæb] VB trans

1. jab (poke or prick):

jab

zbadati [perf zbosti]

to jab a finger at sb/sth

drezati s prstom v koga/kaj

to jab sth in(to) sth

zasaditi kaj v kaj

2. jab (kick):

jab

udarjati [perf udariti]

III . jab <-bb-> [ʤæb] VB intr

1. jab (poke):

jab

udarjati [perf udariti]

jab BOXING

udarjati [perf udariti z direktom]

2. jab (thrust at):

to jab at sb/sth [with sth]

suniti koga/kaj [s čim]

Usage examples with jab

to jab a finger at sb/sth

drezati s prstom v koga/kaj

to jab at sb/sth [with sth]

suniti koga/kaj [s čim]

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

They both take some verbal jabs at each other during the ride. en.wikipedia.org

If it is harassed further, it will twitch in an attempt to jab spines into the predator and make snuffling/grunting noises. en.wikipedia.org

For example, a jab thrown while next to an opponent will not do as much damage as it would at arms length. en.wikipedia.org

The young are fed by regurgitation in the nest and, after a few weeks, can bill jab and practice defensive postures against each other. en.wikipedia.org

You have a basic jab, cross, hook and uppercut. en.wikipedia.org

The political number also takes jabs at tourists and the sensationalism of television. en.wikipedia.org

No other person would come to do that jab. en.wikipedia.org

Gibbons used a strong jab and effective combinations along with slick head movement to dominate his undermaned opponent. en.wikipedia.org

His powerful jab and emphasis on agility complimented his flashy personality and outfit. en.wikipedia.org

If the out-fighter can avoid those power punches, he can often wear the brawler down with fast jabs, tiring him out. en.wikipedia.org

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