General Definition: 1. The action of holding on to something like a stick or a long handle and moving it back and forth repeatedly in front of you, such as poking a fire and, especially, agitating a saucepan on a fire. As a Noun: 1. A deep metal cooking pot, usually with a long handle and a lid. English = saucepan. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To cook something in a container on a fire or stove.