Poked

verb

1. To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
2. To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
3. To rummage; to feel or grope around.

   "I poked about in the rubble, trying to find my lost keys."

4. To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
5. To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).

   "to poke an ox"