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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 make a hole by poking stir by poking; "poke the embers in the fireplace" a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer''s purchases (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose" a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist" hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist" search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office" poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" |
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