Definition of prod

noun (n)

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something (noun.communication)

  Synonym: goad, goading, prodding, spur, spurring, urging
  

  Example:
  The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: goad
  

  source: wordnet30
• A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• to push against gently (verb.contact)

  Synonym: nudge, poke at
  

  source: wordnet30
• urge on; cause to act (verb.contact)

  Synonym: egg on, incite
  

  source: wordnet30
• poke or thrust abruptly (verb.contact)

  Synonym: dig, jab, poke, stab
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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