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Matthias
properNoun
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The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. (biblical character)
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male given name
jab
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verb
(= poke)
poke or thrust abruptly
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
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verb
strike or punch with quick and short blows
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noun
(= jabbing, thrust, thrusting)
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
he warned me with a jab with his finger
he made a thrusting motion with his fist
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noun
a quick short straight punch
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noun
(= dig)
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
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verb
(= stab)
stab or pierce
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife