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Moving or proceeding at a slow speed
“Her arms were slowly bleeding, the crimson gore gushing out at a poking pace.”
Marked by curiosity or fascination
To move without the benefit of perfect vision
Present participle for to protrude (out) and be visible
“A widow of several years, she wears a green, yellow and orange headscarf, from which black and grey curls poke out.”
Present participle for to jab or prod (someone or something) with a finger or sharp object
“My brother used to chase me to try to poke me in the belly button when I was young, and I would become hysterical.”
Present participle for to meddle or snoop into the affairs of others
“There is a committee composed of elderly men and ladies from the community whose job is to poke into other people's business.”
Present participle for to rummage or search through
“He fell silent and simply watched her poke through the closet.”
Present participle for to move very slowly (towards something)
“The day is so fine, and the scenery so beautiful, that we shall just poke along at a nice slow trot and enjoy ourselves.”
Present participle for to act slowly or lazily
“He said he didn't want to poke along all day. He wanted to get in there and have it over with!”
Present participle for to exert force or pressure on
Present participle for to pierce, especially with the beak or bill (of a bird) or similar instrument
Present participle for to engage in carnal activity
Present participle for to pierce and make a hole or holes in
Present participle for to delve or make inquiries into
Present participle for to create a dimple or hollow in
Present participle for to pass a length of something through an opening
Present participle for to lightly touch or strike something, often to signal surrender or submission
Present participle for to tinker or fidget with something
Present participle for to dig or poke about, especially in soil, in search of something
Present participle for to strike with the fist
Present participle for to direct or steer a group of animals or people
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