'Prod' definitions:

Definition of 'prod'

From: WordNet
noun
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn: goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring]
noun
A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion [syn: prod, goad]
verb
To push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant" [syn: nudge, poke at, prod]
verb
Urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window" [syn: prod, incite, egg on]
verb
Poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" [syn: jab, prod, stab, poke, dig]

Definition of 'Prod'

From: GCIDE
  • Prod \Prod\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prodded; p. pr. & vb. n. Prodding.] To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen; hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student. --H. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Prod'

From: GCIDE
  • Prod \Prod\, n. [Cf. Gael. & Ir. brod goad, prickle, sting, and E. brad, also W. procio to poke, thrust.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A prick or stab which a pointed instrument. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd. --Fairholt. [1913 Webster]

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