Jab

French Meaning

coup

piqûre

coup droit

coup de pointe

piquer

enfoncer

planter

faire une piqûre

envoyer un coup droit

lancer un coup direct

English Meaning

  1. To poke or thrust abruptly: jabbed a knife into the log.
  2. To stab or pierce: jabbed the steak with a fork.
  3. To punch (someone) with short blows.
  4. To make an abrupt poking or thrusting motion: jabbed at the pickles with his fork.
  5. To deliver a quick punch.
  6. A quick stab or blow.
  7. Sports A short straight punch in boxing.