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poke
verb(poke)
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
Synonyms: pound, thump,
poke
noun(poke)
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
poke
noun(poke)
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
Synonyms: garget, phytolacca americana, pigeon berry, scoke,
poke
noun(poke)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
Synonyms: carrier bag, paper bag, sack,
poke
noun(poke)
(boxing) a blow with the fist
Synonyms: biff, clout, lick, punch, slug,
poke
verb(poke)
poke or thrust abruptly
Synonyms: dig, jab, prod, stab,
poke
verb(poke)
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Synonyms: horn in, intrude, nose, pry,
poke
noun(poke)
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
poke
verb(poke)
make a hole by poking
poke
verb(poke)
stir by poking
Examples:
Poke the embers in the fireplace.

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