תּוֹקֵעַ
toka
Everyday HebrewFormsתּוֹקֵעַ / תּוֹקַעַת / תּוֹקְעִים / תּוֹקְעוֹת
Meaning1. To push something into another thing so it stays there, like a nail into wood.
2. To blow a horn, like the shofar on Jewish holidays.
HistoryThis word comes from the Bible. It was used for pitching a tent by sticking the tent pegs into the ground. It was also used for blowing the shofar, a special horn, which is still done today.
Example
He is sticking a nail in the wall.