Prod

[prɒd] or [prɑd]

Definition

(noun.) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.

(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'.

Checked by Erwin--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.

(n.) A prick or stab which a pointed instrument.

(n.) A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd.

(v. t.) 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.

Editor: Verna

Definition

n. a goad awl: a prick or punch with a pointed instrument.—v.t. to prick.

Edited by Hilda