prod
prod Lexical Profile
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• noun
A poke or jab made with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
"She gave his shoulder a gentle prod to wake him up before the train reached their station."
A verbal reminder, stimulus, or encouragement to take action.
"The committee needed an occasional prod from the director to stay on schedule."
A pointed instrument or handheld device, sometimes electrified, used to drive or herd livestock.
"The rancher used a prod to guide the reluctant cattle through the chute."
• verb
To poke or jab someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
"He prodded the campfire logs with a long stick to send sparks flying into the night air."
To stimulate, persuade, or urge someone who is reluctant or slow to act.
"The teacher gently prodded the quiet student into sharing his thoughtful perspective with the class."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the mid-16th century, probably of imitative or symbolic origin, or perhaps an alteration of the obsolete verb brod ('to poke or pierce'), from Old Norse broddr ('spike, point').