sáigh — meaning in English

English meaning

• jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
• stab verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

Senses

sáigh is used for these senses in English:

• jab To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
• stab (transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

jab — full definition

1. noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
2. noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
3. noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
4. verb To poke or punch sharply and quickly.
5. verb To give someone an injection.

stab — full definition

1. verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
2. noun A wound or act caused by stabbing.
3. noun Informal: an attempt at something.
4. noun A sudden, sharp pain, whether physical or emotional.

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