English dictionary
poke
/p/oU/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
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someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
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a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
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a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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(boxing) a blow with the fist
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A large North American herb of the genus <i>Phytolacca</i> (<i>P. decandra</i>), bearing dark purple juicy berries; -- called also <i>garget</i>, <i>pigeon berry</i>, <i>pocan</i>, and <i>pokeweed</i>. The root and berries have emetic and purgative properties, and are used in medicine. The young shoots are sometimes eaten as a substitute for asparagus, and the berries are said to be used in Europe to color wine.
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A bag; a sack; a pocket.
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The act of poking; a thrust; a jog; as, a <i>poke</i> in the ribs.
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verb
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poke or thrust abruptly
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search or inquire in a meddlesome way
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stir by poking
ExamplesPoke the embers in the fireplace.
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hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
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make a hole by poking
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To thrust or push against or into with anything pointed; hence, to stir up; to excite; as, to <i>poke</i> a fire.
Source: webster1913
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To search; to feel one's way, as in the dark; to grope; as, to <i>poke</i> about.
Source: webster1913