ткнуть — meaning in English

English meaning

• finger noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
• jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
• poke verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
• stab verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

Senses

ткнуть is used for these senses in English:

• jab To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
• poke To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
• stab (intransitive) To recklessly hit with the tip of a (usually pointed) object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).

finger — full definition

1. noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
2. verb To identify or blame someone, especially to the authorities.
3. verb To touch, poke, or feel something with the fingers.

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.

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