pokers

Noun

poker (plural pokers)

1. A metal rod, generally of wrought iron, for adjusting the burning logs or coals in a fire; a firestick.

   Synonyms:

   firestick, stoker, fire pike

2. (historical) A tool like a soldering iron for making poker drawings.
3. One who pokes.
   • The guy next to him poked him in the ribs and said, “Check out the bazongas on this one!” Lee pivoted toward the rib poker and found himself looking straight into the face of Romeo Bouchard.2012, Johnny Meah, Risk: No Eulogy for Tin Soldiers, page 40
4. A kind of duck, the pochard.
5. (Multicultural-London-English, slang) A knife.
   • Key sense with the super-soaker
     Longest poker, leave man stressed like yoga2020 July 8, Kaygrab x D1, “Rapid”, 1:18–1:21

   Synonyms:

   jook, jooker, ching, ying, bassy, rambo, pokey, chete, shank, nank

6. (UK, obsolete, slang) A bedel (who carries a silver mace).
   • On seats with velvet lined, / Sat Heads of Houses in a row, / And Deans and College Dons below, / With a Poker or two behind.1841, George John Daire, The Rime of the New-made Baccalere

   Synonyms:

   silver poker

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