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To Poke

  1. To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from later 14th c.]
  2. To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
  3. (figuratively) To rummage; to feel or grope around. [from early 19th c.] Synonyms: fumble, glaum, root
  4. (transitive, computing, dated) To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
  5. (transitive) To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).
  6. (transitive) To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
  7. (transitive, informal, social media) To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
  8. (transitive) To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
  9. (transitive, slang, vulgar) To penetrate in sexual intercourse. Synonyms: drill, nail, pound