Poked with a knight’s weapon

LANCED

Think of a medical term that also describes a swift, piercing strike, often used in jousting or surgery.

The word "lanced" fits because it directly means being poked or pierced, which matches the action described in the clue. The reference to a "knight’s weapon" hints at a lance—a long spear used by knights in jousting or combat. The past tense "lanced" cleverly ties the weapon (lance) to the action (poking), making it a smooth double meaning.