What is the meaning of poking?

noun

• A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow. )
  • usage: "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
  • synonyms: jab, jabbing, poke, thrust, thrusting

verb

• Poke or thrust abruptly.
  • usage: "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
  • synonyms: jab, prod, stab, poke, dig
• Search or inquire in a meddlesome way.
  • usage: "This guy is always nosing around the office"
  • synonyms: intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke
• Stir by poking.
  • usage: "poke the embers in the fireplace"
  • synonyms: poke
• Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument.
  • usage: "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"
  • synonyms: thump, pound, poke
• Make a hole by poking.
  • synonyms: poke