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prod in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. poke or thrust abruptly
    "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
    jab  prod  stab  poke  dig 
  2. urge on; cause to act
    "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
    prod  incite  egg on 
  3. to push against gently
    "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
    nudge  poke at  prod 
noun
  1. a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
    prod  goad 
  2. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
    goad  goading  prod  prodding  urging  spur  spurring 
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