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jab | various |

As a noun jab

is a quick stab or blow.

As a verb jab

is to poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.

As a determiner various is

more than one (of an indeterminate set of things).

As an adjective various is

having a broad range (of different elements).

jab

English

(wikipedia jab)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A quick stab or blow
  • (boxing) A short straight punch.
  • * '>citation
    • American Ward was too quick and too slick for his British rival, landing at will with razor sharp jabs and hooks and even bullying Froch at times.
  • (British) A medical injection.
    • Our dog was exposed to rabies, so the whole family went to a clinic to get our jabs .
  • (US, figurative) A verbal annoyance.

    • Derived terms

    * jabby

    Verb

    (jabb)
  • To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
  • To deliver a quick punch.
  • (slang, UK) To give someone an injection

    • various

    English

    Determiner

    (en determiner)
  • More than one (of an indeterminate set of things).
    • Various books have been taken.
    There are various ways to fix the problem.
    You have broken various of the rules.

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having a broad range (of different elements).
    • The reasons are various .

    Synonyms

    * sundry * motley * manifold * medley * miscellaneous * diverse

    Related terms

    {{rel3, variant , variation , variegate , variety , variously , vary}}

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