An idiom describing a specific form of thrusting which utilizes the only tips of a weapon.

Inflected Form(s):

Poking (adjective), Pokes (plural), Poked (past tense)

Comments:

Natural Weapon pokes are created with one or more finger tips.

Due to the typical fragility of the natural weapon, finger pokes are most commonly used against soft targets, such as the eyes or throat. But, with purposeful hardening of the weapon(s), can be used against practically any type if target.

Synonym(s):

Thrust

Related Definition(s):

Angle, Butt, Catch, Circle, Claw, Contact, Dimension, Distance, Execute, Focus, Glance, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Maneuver, Method, Minor, Move, Path, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Ream, Ricochet, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scrape, Scratch, Shovel, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Target, Tear, Thrust, Travel, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Weapon Alignment