Thesaurus: pokes

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1. n 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 n someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind n a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases n a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) n (boxing) a blow with the fist v poke or thrust abruptly v search or inquire in a meddlesome way v stir by poking v hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument v make a hole by poking