Definition of poke

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Poke (n.) A contrivance to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences. It consists of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward..

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Poker :: Poker (n.) One who pokes.
Poke :: Poke (v. i.) To search; to feel one's way, as in the dark; to grope; as, to poke about..
Spoked :: Spoke (n.) A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to prevent it from turning in going down a hill..
Charm :: Charm (n.) A word or combination of words sung or spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words, characters, etc.; an incantation..
Tongueless :: Tongueless (a.) Unnamed; not spoken of.
Sprag :: Sprag (v. t.) To check the motion of, as a carriage on a steep grade, by putting a sprag between the spokes of the wheel..
Pretty-spoken :: Pretty-spoken (a.) Spoken or speaking prettily.
Poachard :: Poachard (n.) A common European duck (Aythya ferina); -- called also goldhead, poker, and fresh-water, / red-headed, widgeon..
Poker :: Poker (n.) That which pokes or is used in poking, especially a metal bar or rod used in stirring a fire of coals..
Eloquence :: Eloquence (n.) Fluent, forcible, elegant, and persuasive speech in public; the power of expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language either spoken or written, thereby producing conviction or persuasion..
Syllable :: Syllable (n.) In writing and printing, a part of a word, separated from the rest, and capable of being pronounced by a single impulse of the voice. It may or may not correspond to a syllable in the spoken language..
Straightway :: Straight-spoken (a.) Speaking with directness; plain-spoken.
As :: As (adv. & conj.) While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke..
Spokeshave :: Spoken (a.) Characterized by a certain manner or style in speaking; -- often in composition; as, a pleasant-spoken man..
Norwegian :: Norwegian (n.) That branch of the Scandinavian language spoken in Norway.
Bespoke :: Bespoke (p. p.) of Bespea.
Boke :: Boke (v. t. & i.) To poke; to thrust.
Web :: Web (n.) A disk or solid construction serving, instead of spokes, for connecting the rim and hub, in some kinds of car wheels, sheaves, etc..
Son :: Son (n.) Any young male person spoken of as a child; an adopted male child; a pupil, ward, or any other male dependent..
Poke :: Poke (n.) A large North American herb of the genus Phytolacca (P. decandra), bearing dark purple juicy berries; -- called also garget, pigeon berry, pocan, and pokeweed. The root and berries have emetic and purgative properties, and are used in medicine. The young shoots are sometimes eaten as a substitute for asparagus, and the berries are said to be used in Europe to color wine..
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