1. metal rods used to stir or rearrange burning coals or logs in a fireplace
2. people who play the card game poker

Examples

• The brass pokers hung neatly beside the fireplace.
• She used one of the pokers to adjust the burning logs.
• The antique fireplace set included pokers and tongs.
• Several experienced pokers gathered for the weekly game.
• The pokers at the casino tournament were highly skilled.
• He kept the pokers polished and ready for winter evenings.