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poke in Irish

poke in Irish is rúisc — poke means to prod or jab something with a finger or object.

poke in Irish

rúisc
verb
To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.

What does "poke" mean?

  1. verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
    "She poked him in the ribs to get his attention."
  2. verb To thrust something out or forward, such as one's head or tongue.
    "He poked his head around the door to see if anyone was there."
  3. noun A prod, jab, or thrust.
    "She gave him a friendly poke in the shoulder."
  4. noun A Hawaiian dish of cubed raw fish mixed with seasonings.
    "We grabbed poke bowls for lunch on the beach."
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poke in a sentence

  • She poked him in the ribs to get his attention.
  • Don't poke the fire with your bare hands.
  • He poked his head around the door to see if anyone was there.
  • She gave him a friendly poke in the shoulder.

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What is "poke" in Irish?

"poke" in Irish is rúisc. poke means: To prod or jab something with a finger or object.

How do you use "poke" in a sentence?

Example: "She poked him in the ribs to get his attention." In Irish, "poke" is rúisc.

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