poking-stick Antonyms
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Meaning of poking-stick
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poking-stick (n.)
A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs.
poking-stick Sentence Examples
- The chef used a long poking-stick to check the tenderness of the roast.
- The elderly man carefully poked his walking stick into the ground before taking a step.
- The child poked her finger into the soft dough, leaving an imprint.
- The cat playfully poked its paw into the fishbowl, making the water ripple.
- The doctor used a poking-stick to gently examine the patient's sore throat.
- The gardener used a poking-stick to make holes in the soil for planting seeds.
- The hiker used a poking-stick to navigate the treacherous terrain.
- The dog poked its nose under the couch, looking for a lost toy.
- The artist used a poking-stick to draw intricate patterns on the canvas.
- The curious toddler poked her poking-stick into the outlet, prompting a swift response from her parents.
FAQs About the word poking-stick
A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs.
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The chef used a long poking-stick to check the tenderness of the roast.
The elderly man carefully poked his walking stick into the ground before taking a step.
The child poked her finger into the soft dough, leaving an imprint.
The cat playfully poked its paw into the fishbowl, making the water ripple.
