poke
Nouns
- (n) tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous garget, Phytolacca americana, pigeon berry, scoke,
- (n) someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind dawdler, laggard, lagger, trailer, drone,
- (n) a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases carrier bag, paper bag, sack,
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(n) a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
- he warned me with a jab with his finger
- he made a thrusting motion with his fist
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(n) (boxing) a blow with the fist
- I gave him a clout on his nose
Verbs
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(v) poke or thrust abruptly
- he jabbed his finger into her ribs
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(v) search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- This guy is always nosing around the office
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(v) stir by poking
- poke the embers in the fireplace
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(v) hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
- the salesman pounded the door knocker
- a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
- (v) make a hole by poking