Word Information

Poke

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Definitions for Poke

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

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