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- DictionaryProd/präd/
verb
- 1. poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object: "he prodded her in the ribs to stop her snoring"
noun
- 1. a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object: "he gave the wire netting an experimental prod"
- 2. a pointed implement, typically one discharging an electric current and used as a goad: "a cattle prod"
A prod is an encouragement, like the threat of a quiz. Just hope the teacher doesn't use the kind of prod a rancher uses to keep cattle moving! Prod can also be a verb that refers to a soft poke or a nudge, like when you prod someone in the ribs with your finger.
2 days ago · 9 meanings: 1. to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object 2. to rouse or urge to action 3. the act or an instance of.... Click for more definitions.
to push someone or something with your finger or with a pointed object: He prodded me in the back and told me to hurry up. prod verb (ENCOURAGE) to encourage someone to do something: [ + into + doing sth ] We need to prod him into making a decision. prod. noun [ C ] [ usually singular ] to give someone a prod.
Definition of prod verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Prod definition, to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: I prodded him with my elbow. See more.
prod meaning, definition, what is prod: to quickly push something or someone wit...: Learn more.
All rights reserved. prod. ( prɒd) vb, prods, prodding or prodded. 1. to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object. 2. ( tr) to rouse or urge to action. n. 3. the act or an instance of prodding. 4. a sharp or pointed object. 5. a stimulus or reminder. [C16: of uncertain origin] ˈprodder n. Prod. ( prɒd)
