poke out
B1 informal separable both
In simple words
To stick out from somewhere, or to push something out through a hole
Literal meaning: To poke something in an outward direction
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To protrude or stick out from a surface or the edge of something
"A corner of the treasure map was poking out from under the old chest."
2 B1 informal
To push or extend something out through an opening
"The dog poked its nose out through the gap in the fence and sniffed the air."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very common in informal English. Used to describe both things that protrude naturally (a label poking out of a collar) and deliberate actions of pushing something through an opening. Can also mean to put out one's tongue or a finger.
Commonly used with
tongue finger label wire head ear
Forms
Base
poke out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pokes out
he/she/it
Past simple
poked out
yesterday
Past participle
poked out
have + pp
-ing form
poking out
continuous
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