Jab
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion. To deliver a quick punch.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A quick stab or blow , a short straight punch (wikipedia:Jab) A medical injection In American English, the word jab is also used when someone is bothering someone else, what is commonly known as verbal jabs. "Don't throw jabs at me" and "Quit jabbing!" are popular sayings. This may be because the verbal annoyances are not substantial attacks, and are similar to a boxing jab in that they are only annoying (not a knockout blow).
Example sentence: My trainer Jimmy Tibbs and my promoter Frank Warren told me that I had to be patient and get the jab going.
Dig
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An archeological investigationSee digs
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill etc. through rocks, roads, etc.To research a particular subject.To appreciate, or like.To understand or show interest in.
Example sentence: I firmly believe that we have more latent musical talent in America than there is in any other country. But to dig it out there must be good music throughout the land, a lot of it. Everyone must hear it, and such a process takes time.