The term 'poke' can refer to a variety of actions, as evidenced by the crossword solutions given. These include 'GOOSE' (5 letters), which is a verb meaning to PROD or poke someone with one's finger or ELBOW; 'DRAG' (4 letters), which is to pull or draw along with force; 'PROBE' (5 letters), which is to search into or examine closely; 'THRUST' (6 letters), which is to push forcibly; 'GROPE' (5 letters), which is to feel about blindly or uncertainly; 'JAB' (3 letters), which is to poke or THRUST suddenly; 'GOAD' (4 letters), which is to urge or incite; 'PROD' (4 letters), which is to poke or JAB; 'ELBOW' (5 letters), which is to push with one's ELBOW; 'jabat' (5 letters), which is an archaic term for poking or prodding; 'NUDGE' (5 letters), which is to push gently; and 'SNAIL' (5 letters), which is to move slowly.