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jab




Definizioni

inglese > italiano
jab
     1. sost. colpo
     2. sost. (medicina) puntura
     3. verb. affondare/piantare qualcosa dentro
           to jab sth into
     4. verb. colpire
inglese > inglese
jab
     1. subst. A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
     2. subst. (boxing) A short straight punch.
     3. subst. (British) A medical injection.
           Our dog was exposed to rabies, so the whole family went to a clinic to get our jabs.
     4. subst. (British) A vaccination, whether or not delivered via conventional injection.
     5. subst. (US, figurative) A verbal annoyance.
     6. v. To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
     7. v. To deliver a quick punch.
     8. v. (slang) To give someone an injection

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Esempi d'uso

He gives a jab at the other boxer in the face. 
The unsung challenger proved a revelation, however, overcoming a cautious start to punish the champion with his relentless left jab and earn a split decision. 



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