Poke (Verb)
Meaning 1
Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Make a hole by poking.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 5
Stir by poking; "poke the embers in the fireplace".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.