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
- young fleshy stems are edible
- berries and root are poisonous
noun
someone who takes more time than necessary
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- someone who lags behind
noun
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
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sack
paper bag
carrier bag
noun
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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- he warned me with a jab with his finger
- he made a thrusting motion with his fist
noun
(boxing) a blow with the fist
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- I gave him a clout on his nose
verb
poke or thrust abruptly
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- he jabbed his finger into her ribs
verb
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
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- This guy is always nosing around the office
verb
stir by poking
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- poke the embers in the fireplace
verb
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
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- the salesman pounded the door knocker
- a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
verb
make a hole by poking