Jab and Shot

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Jab noun - A quick thrust.

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Shot is a synonym for jab in strike topic. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Jab", when it comes to topics like injection.

Shot noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Jab is a synonym for shot in strike topic. You can use "Jab" instead a noun "Shot", if it concerns topics such as injection. informal substitute

good	good jab	good shot
nice	nice jab	nice shot
clear	clear jab	clear shot
special	special jab	special shot
Other adjectives: long, particular, similar, normal, direct, straight, single, powerful, real, big, quick, decent, final, extra, random, last, occasional, lucky, extended.

The sequence is one big jab at lazy internet comedy, but also takes a shot at Sonic Boom.

Source: Web Video / Sonic The Other Movie
Boomer in Combined Assault as a jab at his constantly getting shot in the first game.

Source: Video Game / SOCOM: US Navy Seals
Terrance Dicks added this in as a friendly jab at Jon Pertwee, who was hugely sensitive about his big nose and refused to be shot from certain angles because of it.

Source: Development Gag

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