Jab
Jab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
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Synonyms for Jab
Nail
Nail verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the boxer nailed his opponent with a devastating left hook
How words are described
| special | special jab | special nail |
| long | long jab | long nail |
| straight | straight jab | straight nail |
| single | single jab | single nail |
| Other adjectives: sharp, small, real, large, big, final, extra, random, last. | ||
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