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How to sign: poke or thrust abruptly
"he jabbed his finger into her ribs";
See also: intrude into, meddle with, horn in, poke into
Similiar / Same: jab, poke, prod, dig
Categories: thrust
How to sign: a sudden sharp feeling
"pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience";
Categories: feeling
Within this category: guilt pang
How to sign: a thrusting blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
"one strong stab to the heart killed him";
Similiar / Same: knife thrust, thrust
Categories: blow