poke out

The phrase "poke out" can describe various actions involving protrusion, emergence, or dislodgement, often through pushing or prodding.

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Definition

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(common)To extend or stick out from a surface or boundary.

Example

A branch poked out of the dense foliage.
Her foot poked out from under the blanket.

B2General

(common)To come into view from behind or beneath something.

Example

The sun poked out from behind the clouds.
A rabbit poked out from its burrow.

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(common)To push or prod something until it becomes dislodged or removed.

Example

He poked out the cork from the bottle with a stick.
Be careful, you might poke out the glass with that tool.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "poke out":

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