To collide with the surface of by using a relatively perpendicular line of execution in relation to the target.

Inflected Forms(s):

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

Comments:

Pokes can be effected using Natural Weapons or Man-Made Weapons.

Pokes are most typically enacted using the tip(s) of the the weapon(s).

For the Man-Made Weapon version, pokes most commonly are associated with knifes, and to a lesser extent clubs, but can be implemented by any weapon with a tip.

Poke differs from Stab in that stabbing requires penetration into the poked surface.

Example(s):

Stabbing someone with a knife is a specific type of poking.

Synonym(s):

Thrust

Related Definition(s):

Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stab, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

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

Related Basic(s):

Finger Techniques, Poke