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Poke at

Part of Speech: Verb Phrase

Sense: 1

Definition: To lightly touch or prod something with a finger or an object.

Example sentence: He poked at the cake to see if it was firm enough.

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Sense: 2

Definition: To irritate or bother someone intentionally.

Example sentence: Stop poking at your sister, she's trying to concentrate.

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Sense: 3

Definition: To attempt or test something cautiously.

Example sentence: She poked at the problem, trying different solutions until one worked.

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Sense: 4

Definition: To search or scroll through something, typically on a digital device.

Example sentence: He poked at his phone to find the app he was looking for.

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