pokes

noun

(boxing) a blow with the fist

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

someone who takes more time than necessary

tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes

verb

make a hole by poking

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

stir by poking

search or inquire in a meddlesome way

poke or thrust abruptly

Words related to pokes

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