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Meaning of 'prod' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Prod [ n.]
- A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.
- A prick or stab which a pointed instrument.
- A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd.
2 . Prod [ 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.

Meaning of 'prod' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . prod [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Example in sentence:
  • the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
2 . prod [ v]
Meaning (2):
- poke or thrust abruptly
Example in sentence:
  • he jabbed his finger into her ribs
Meaning (3):
- to push against gently
Example in sentence:
  • She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant
Meaning (4):
- urge on; cause to act
Example in sentence:
  • The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window

Nearby Words:

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