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Word: Poke
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: origin uncertain; compare with Middle Dutch and Middle Low German poken, of unknown ultimate origin. The noun dates from the late 18th century
pəʊk
jab or prod (someone or something) with one's finger or a sharp object
Short Definition:prod with finger or sharp object
Examples:- he poked Benny in the ribs and pointed
- they sniffed, felt, and poked at everything they bought
thrust (something, such as one's head) in a particular direction
Short Definition:thrust one's head etc. in particular direction
Examples:- I poked my head around the door to see what was going on
Word: Poke
Speech Type: Noun
pəʊk
an act of poking someone or something
Short Definition:act of poking
Examples:- she gave the fire a poke
a look or search around a place
Short Definition:act of searching around place
Examples:- his mother comes into his room sometimes and has a poke round
power or acceleration in a car
Short Definition:power or acceleration in car
Examples:- I expect you'd prefer something with a bit more poke
a woman's bonnet with a projecting brim or front, popular especially in the early 19th century.
Short Definition:bonnet with projecting brim
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