Poke (verb)

1. To prod or push, especially with something pointed.
2. To make a hole or holes in something by prodding or pushing.
3. To make a hole or holes in something by prodding or pushing.

Origin:

Late middle english: probably of low german origin; compare with middle low german poken "to thrust", middle dutch poken "to poke".

Examples:

1. He poked the fire with a stick.
2. She poked holes in the cake with a fork.
3. The dog poked its nose through the fence.
4. He poked fun at her.
5. She poked her head out of the window.