About The Word Prod
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Prod
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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. |
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