Jab and Thrust

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Jab

Jab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.

Usage example: jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate

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Thrust is a synonym for jab in poke topic. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead the word "Jab" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like impact, blow, strike, bump. popular alternative

Thrust

Thrust noun - A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).

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Jab is a synonym for thrust in strike topic. You can use "Jab" instead the word "Thrust" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as shove, bump, drive, knife. popular alternative

Nearby Word: thrusting

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good	good jab	good thrust
normal	normal jab	normal thrust
short	short jab	short thrust
direct	direct jab	direct thrust
Other adjectives: fast, single, simple, powerful, real, big, weak, quick, satirical, extra, additional, basic, occasional.

Common collocations

right	jab right	thrust right
hand	jab hand	thrust hand
player	jab player	thrust player
times	jab times	thrust times

Both words in one sentence

Partizans get in on the action with Tears Grid, an Art where they jab with the Partizan an innumerable amount of times before finishing off the target with a powerful thrust.

Source: Video Game / Phantasy Star Online 2

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