prod
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.
the act of prodding; a poke or jab.
any of various pointed instruments used as a goad, especially an electrified rod that administers a mild shock: a cattle prod.
Origin of prod
1Other words for prod
Other words from prod
- prod·der, noun
- un·prod·ded, adjective
Other definitions for Prod (2 of 3)
a Protestant, especially an Anglo-Irish Protestant.
Origin of Prod
2Other definitions for prod. (3 of 3)
produce.
produced.
producer.
product.
production.
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How to use prod in a sentence
God has to continually prompt and prod him, and puts his brother Aaron at his side to do most of the real leadership.
These tests prod and poke the children, creating lots of anxiety and taking away from the joy of learning.
Hunger Games Comes to New York State’s Public Schools | Zephyr Teachout | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut to prod the War on Drugs ever further into history is to make the death of children like Michael Brown ever less likely.
The True Stereotypes Behind Michael Brown's Death | John McWhorter | August 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThose were executive action, designed to call attention to an issue, prod Congress, or achieve results.
How Obama Can Use Executive Actions to Improve Our Democracy | Michael Waldman | April 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd, of course, a rebuke to our current politics and especially our president, who seems unable to prod a bee to buzz.
‘Breaking Bad’ in the White House: Bryan Cranston as LBJ in 'All the Way' | David Freedlander | March 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
No sooner had his feet hit the floor, however, than he felt the cold, stern prod of the barrel of an automatic.
She was badly needed to prod the Mexican women in their labors of making beds and sweeping rooms that were occupied twice daily.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyFor the time being, I'd like to loaf on you for a week or so and watch the wheels go around without my having to prod them.
The Wreckers | Francis LyndeIt is wonderful how a mite of laudation will prod us to be more worthy.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 3 (of 4) | W. Grant HagueWe felt the prod of gregarious instinct, the drawing together as though for united action, the impulse toward cooperation.
Before Adam | Jack London
British Dictionary definitions for prod (1 of 3)
/ (prɒd) /
to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object
(tr) to rouse or urge to action
the act or an instance of prodding
a sharp or pointed object
a stimulus or reminder
Origin of prod
1Derived forms of prod
- prodder, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Prod (2 of 3)
/ (prɒd) /
derogatory, slang another word for Protestant
British Dictionary definitions for prod. (3 of 3)
produce
produced
product
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