poke

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

poke or thrust abruptly

he jabbed his finger into her ribs

Sense 3 noun

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

Sense 4 verb

search or inquire in a meddlesome way

This guy is always nosing around the office

Sense 5 noun

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

Sense 6 verb

stir by poking

poke the embers in the fireplace

Sense 7 noun

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

he warned me with a jab with his finger

Sense 8 verb

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

the salesman pounded the door knocker

Sense 9 noun

(boxing) a blow with the fist

I gave him a clout on his nose

Sense 10 verb

make a hole by poking