Poke - English meaning

verb

(of a person or animal) hit (someone or something) with the head or horns.

Usage examples:

She butted him in the chest

noun

A push or blow, especially one given with the head.

Usage examples:

The characters can fight hand to hand using punches, kicks, nudges, butts, combos…

noun

The person or thing at which criticism or ridicule is directed.

Usage examples:

His singing is the butt of dozens of jokes

verb

Break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.

Usage examples:

The boar had been digging for roots

noun

An act or spell of digging.

Usage examples:

A thorough dig of the whole plot

verb

Turn up, loosen, or remove earth

verb

Operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

Usage examples:

He got into his car and drove off

noun

(of a fact or feeling) compel (someone) to act in a particular way, especially one that is considered undesirable or inappropriate.

Usage examples:

He was driven by ambition

verb

To travel in a motor vehicle, esp. as the person who operates it

Usage examples:

[ t ] we drove 40 miles to visit my aunt., [ i ] she drove through pennsylvania to ohio., [ i ] she…

noun

The joint between the forearm and the upper arm.

Usage examples:

She propped herself up on one elbow

verb

Push or strike (someone) with one's elbow.

Usage examples:

One player had elbowed another in the face

noun

The bony point at which the arm bends, or the part of a piece of clothing which covers this area

Usage examples:

His shirt sleeve was torn at the elbow., he elbowed his way through the crowd.

verb

Place, fit, or push (something) into something else.

Usage examples:

Claudia inserted her key in the lock

noun

A loose page or section in a magazine or other publication, typically one carrying an advertisement.

Usage examples:

Tedious glossy magazine inserts to lure advertisers with inflated readership claims don't compensat…

verb

Introduce

noun

The action of inserting something.

Usage examples:

He didn't notice the insertion of the envelope into his pocket

noun

The act of putting one thing into something else, or of adding something to something else

Usage examples:

The company has encouraged the insertion of exclusion clauses in contracts to prevent executives go…

noun

The act of putting something inside something else, or adding something, especially words to something else

Usage examples:

Scientists hope that the insertion of normal genes into the diseased cells will provide a cure.

verb

Poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed.

Usage examples:

She jabbed him in his ribs

noun

A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist.

Usage examples:

A jab in the stomach

verb

Poke or thrust abruptly

verb

Push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly.

Usage examples:

A surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forwards

noun

An abrupt rough or violent movement.

Usage examples:

He felt a jolt when the plane started to climb

verb

Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

noun

A sudden forward thrust of the body, typically with an arm outstretched to attack someone or seize something.

Usage examples:

Lucy made a lunge for gabriel's wrist

verb

Make a lunge.

Usage examples:

Mcculloch raised his cudgel and lunged at him

verb

Exercise (a horse) on a lunge.

Usage examples:

It seemed wise to lunge him first, as he had not been ridden for days

verb

Prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention.

Usage examples:

People were nudging each other and pointing at me

noun

A light touch or push.

Usage examples:

He gave her shoulder a nudge

verb

To push someone or something gently, sometimes to get someone’s attention

Usage examples:

My wife nudged me to tell me to get off the phone so that she could use it., i gave him a nudge to …

verb

Jump or dive quickly and energetically.

Usage examples:

Our little daughters whooped as they plunged into the sea

noun

An act of jumping or diving into water.

Usage examples:

Fanatics went straight from the hot room to take a cold plunge

verb

Dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

verb

Make a small hole in (something) with a sharp point; pierce slightly.

Usage examples:

Prick the potatoes with a fork

noun

An act of piercing something with a sharp point.

Usage examples:

The pin prick had produced a drop of blood

verb

To make a small hole or holes in the surface of something

Usage examples:

The nurse pricked his finger to draw blood.

verb

Poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.

Usage examples:

He prodded her in the ribs

noun

A poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.

Usage examples:

He gave the wire netting an experimental prod

noun

(especially in ireland) a protestant.

verb

Strike with the fist.

Usage examples:

He punched her in the face and ran off

noun

A blow with the fist.

Usage examples:

He reeled under the well-aimed punch

verb

A device or machine for making holes in materials such as paper, leather, or metal.

verb

Exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.

Usage examples:

She pushed her glass towards him

noun

An act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself.

Usage examples:

He closed the door with a push

verb

Move with force, "he pushed the table into a corner"

noun

An uncastrated male sheep.

Usage examples:

Mr watkinson, from constable burton, near leyburn, won best male with his aged ram.

verb

Roughly force (something) into place.

Usage examples:

He rammed his stick into the ground

abbreviation

Random-access memory.

verb

Push (someone or something) roughly.

Usage examples:

They started pushing and shoving people out of the way

noun

A strong push.

Usage examples:

She gave him a hefty shove and he nearly fell

verb

Come into rough contact with while moving

verb

Thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill.

Usage examples:

He stabbed her in the stomach

noun

A thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon.

Usage examples:

Multiple stab wounds

verb

To injure someone using a sharp, pointed object

Usage examples:

He was stabbed with a fork., he’s recovering from stab wounds., cheri felt a sudden stab of guilt.,…

noun

A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut off a tree.

Usage examples:

Hayes picked up a fallen stick and twirled it idly between his fingers.

verb

Push a sharp or pointed object into or through (something).

Usage examples:

He stuck his fork into the sausage

verb

A long thin implement resembling a length of wood

noun

A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled.

Usage examples:

She turned the cold tap on

verb

Draw liquid through the tap or spout of (a cask, barrel, or other container).

Usage examples:

Several barrels had been tapped to celebrate old victories

noun

A quick light blow, or the sound of such a blow.

Usage examples:

There was a sharp tap at the door

verb

Push suddenly or violently in a specified direction.

Usage examples:

She thrust her hands into her pockets

noun

A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part.

Usage examples:

He drove the blade upwards with one powerful thrust

verb

To push suddenly and strongly

Usage examples:

[ t ] she thrust the money into his hand., [ i ] he thrust at me with a stick., [ c ] a sword thrus…