haymaker vs poke

poke vs haymaker

haymaker and poke both are nouns.

haymaker is not a verb while poke is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
haymaker	Yes	No	No	No
poke	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, poke is a hypernym of haymaker; that is, poke is a word with a broader meaning than haymaker:

haymaker: a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
poke: (boxing) a blow with the fist

Other hypernyms of haymaker include biff, clout, lick, punch, slug.

haymaker (noun)	poke (noun)
a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing	(boxing) a blow with the fist
a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
	a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
	someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
	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

haymaker (verb)	poke (verb)
	make a hole by poking
	poke or thrust abruptly
	hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
	stir by poking
	search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Difference between haymaker and poke

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