jab
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- noun
- /dʒæb/
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jab
- The boxer delivered a quick jab to his opponent's face, catching him off guard.
- throw a jab
- left jab
It was just these constant jabs that weren't even shown.
- It was just these constant jabs that weren't even shown.
- OK, Throw a jab, take a step, throw a jab, take a step.
- It was, I felt it in the seventh, eighth round where my cuz my jab is my weapon.
- He at first round he had a slapping jab like Ali and he was at the gym for a few days before a fight.
- So the casual fan in, for example, in boxing never says what a lovely left jab, look where his feet are, brilliant balance.
- I feel like I'm being hitting the face with a setup jab, right, right.
- And as well, like one other thing is that when you're shoot, when you're like going against a shorter opponent, like he to jab, he's punching down.
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She throws these cutting left jabs and combinations.
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Or let her stand up and hit him with a stiff jab in the mouth, American style.
Fiction book (1991) -
OK, Throw a jab, take a step, throw a jab, take a step.
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Okay, now come on, left jab, right hand.
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Keep that jab in there, keep that jab in there.
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Stick to the game plan, get behind the jab, keep slipping.
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Again, the opponent sets up with jabs, and again he attacks.
Fiction book (1992) -
Have Burns soften me up with a jab, then you come in at the perfect moment with the left hook.
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He's not using the jab and the jab is the most important thing a stand-up fighter can use.
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Pentello was total defense in the beginning, scoring with his jab and an occasional body shot in the clinches.
Fiction book (2002)
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Etymology
The boxing jab is a short, straight punch and takes its name from that same quick, sharp idea. That's why a jab in boxing is a fast, direct hit.