About The Word Prod

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Prod to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Prod definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Prod

Prod Meaning & Definition
Prod Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prod?

[n] a pointed instrument used to prod into motion
[n] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
[v] poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
[v] urge on; cause to act
[v] to push against gently

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prod: dig | egg on | goad | goad | goading | incite | jab | nudge | poke | poke at | prodding | spur | spurring | stab | urging

Related Terms | Find terms related to Prod:

See Also | device | elbow | encouragement | force | gad | goad | halloo | horn in | intrude into | jog | meddle with | poke into | push | spur | thrust

Prod In Webster's Dictionary

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

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Disgustingly ‐ in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree; "the beggar…
  • Epilachna ‐ genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both…
  • Gerbille ‐ small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur…
  • U-drive ‐ a rented car; "she picked up a hire car at the airport and drove…
  • Headcheese ‐ sausage or jellied loaf made of chopped parts of the head meat…
  • Phylloxera ‐ type genus of the Phylloxeridae:…
  • Golden seal ‐ perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted…
  • Bumper jack ‐ a jack for lifting a motor vehicle by…
  • On base ‐ (baseball) on first or second or third base; "Their second homer…
  • Take care ‐ be in charge of or deal with; "She takes care of all the necessary…