Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: poke

'poke'

[poke.n.01] as in: 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

'poke'

[dawdler.n.01] as in: someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

'poke'

[sack.n.01] as in: a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

'poke'

[jab.n.01] as in: a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

Examples:
he warned me with a jab with his finger
he made a thrusting motion with his fist

'poke'

[punch.n.01] as in: (boxing) a blow with the fist

Examples:
I gave him a clout on his nose

'poke'

[jab.v.01] as in: poke or thrust abruptly

Examples:
he jabbed his finger into her ribs

'poke'

[intrude.v.03] as in: search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Examples:
This guy is always nosing around the office

'poke'

[poke.v.03] as in: stir by poking

Examples:
poke the embers in the fireplace

'poke'

[thump.v.03] as in: hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

Examples:
the salesman pounded the door knocker
a bible-thumping Southern Baptist

'poke'

[poke.v.05] as in: make a hole by poking

Origins

					poke (English)
├── poke (Anglo-Norman)
│   └── poque (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
└── pokeweed (English)