Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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punch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
poke | Yes | No | Yes | No |
punch (noun) | poke (noun) |
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(boxing) a blow with the fist | (boxing) a blow with the fist |
a tool for making holes or indentations | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl | 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 |
punch (verb) | poke (verb) |
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deliver a quick blow to | make a hole by poking |
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation | poke or thrust abruptly |
drive forcibly as if by a punch | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument |
stir by poking | |
search or inquire in a meddlesome way |