Definition: the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
Usage: she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
Similar words: touch, touching
Definition: the act of putting two things together with no space between them
Usage: at his touch the room filled with lights
Synonyms: jab
Definition: a quick short straight punch
Similar words: lick, clout, slug, biff, poke, punch
Definition: (boxing) a blow with the fist
Usage: I gave him a clout on his nose
Synonyms: poke, poking, jab, jabbing, thrust, thrusting
Definition: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
Usage: he warned me with a jab with his finger; he made a thrusting motion with his fist
Similar words: gesture
Definition: motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
Synonyms: stab, poke, prod, dig, jab
Definition: poke or thrust abruptly
Usage: he jabbed his finger into her ribs
Definition: stab or pierce
Usage: he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
Synonyms: jab
Definition: strike or punch with quick and short blows
Similar words: strike
Definition: deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
Usage: The teacher struck the child; the opponent refused to strike; The boxer struck the attacker dead