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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.
6 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 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)
v.t. to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: I prodded him with my elbow. to rouse or incite as if by poking; nag; goad. n. the act of prodding; a poke or jab. any of various pointed instruments used as a goad, esp. an electrified rod that administers a mild shock: a cattle prod. origin, originally uncertain 1525–35. prod′der, n.