捅
poke; stab; expose; touch
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to poke; to stab; to prick
neutralUsed for piercing solid or thin objects with a sharp or pointed object.
He accidentally poked the desk with a pencil.
The thug stabbed a passerby and then fled.
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The kitten poked a small hole in the sofa cover.
He used a bamboo pole to knock down the jujubes from the tree.
The firefighters used an axe to break open the locked gate.
verb
to nudge; to tap with elbow
neutralUsed to gently touch someone to get their attention or signal them.
I nudged my friend beside me to remind him it was his turn to speak.
Don't nudge your deskmate in class, listen carefully.
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She tapped my arm to show me the beautiful view outside the window.
He accidentally bumped my elbow, and I cried out in pain.
Don't keep nudging the person ahead of you while queuing, keep some distance.
verb
to expose; to reveal; to uncover
neutralUsed for revealing secrets, lies, or hidden truths, often in a straightforward manner.
That reporter exposed the official's corruption scandal.
His lie was exposed by his deskmate, and the whole class laughed.
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This blogger revealed the inside information of the entertainment industry.
He is straightforward, says whatever he sees, never hides anything.
An anonymous netizen exposed evidence of this factory's illegal sewage discharge.