Stick with a syringe (3)

I believe the answer is:

jab

(Other definitions for jab that I've seen before include "Short stiff blow or thrust" , "Inoculation" , "Prod" , "Short straight punch" , "Injection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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