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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"
The meaning of PROD is to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick. How to use prod in a sentence.
to push something or someone with your finger or with an object: [ T ] The barber prodded the back of Ray’s head. To prod someone is to encourage someone to take action, esp. when the person is slow or unwilling: [ I ] No matter how much I prod he will not tell me what happened.
Prod definition: to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed. See examples of PROD used in a sentence.
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.
to push something or someone with your finger or with an object: [ T ] The barber prodded the back of Ray’s head. To prod someone is to encourage someone to take action, esp. when the person is slow or unwilling: [ I ] No matter how much I prod he will not tell me what happened.
2 days ago · If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object. He prodded Murray with the shotgun. [VERB noun + with] Prod the windowsills to check for signs of rot. [VERB noun] Cathy was prodding at a boiled egg.
Definition of prod verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object.
Definitions of 'prod'. 1. If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object. [...] 2. If you prod someone into doing something, you remind or persuade them to do it. [...] 3. See also cattle prod.
PROD definition: 1. to push someone or something with your finger or with a pointed object: 2. to encourage someone…. Learn more.
