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Meaning of the word prod in English

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prod

US /prɑːd/
UK /prɒd/
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Noun

1.

to poke or jab someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example:
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She gave him a gentle prod with her elbow to get his attention.
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He gave the sleeping dog a gentle prod with his foot.
Synonym:
poke jab nudge dig thrust
2.

an act of stimulating or reminding someone to do something

Example:
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The email was a gentle prod to finish the report.
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He needed a constant prod to stay focused on his studies.
Synonym:
stimulus incentive impetus goad spur

Verb

1.

to poke or jab someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example:
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He used a stick to prod the snake.
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The farmer had to prod the reluctant cow into the barn.
Synonym:
poke jab nudge goad spur
2.

to stimulate or remind someone to do something

Example:
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His parents constantly had to prod him to do his homework.
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The manager tried to prod the team into working faster.
Synonym:
goad spur incite motivate prompt
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