A teacher might use a verbal prod when students aren't participating in class. 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!
A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.
Noun
a pointed instrument used to prod into motion
Noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
Verb
poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
Verb
urge on; cause to act; "They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
Verb
to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
n.
A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad,
an awl, a skewer, etc.
n.
A prick or stab which a pointed instrument.
n.
A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled
prodd.
v. t.
To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with
something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen;
hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student.
Prod
Prod
A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.
To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp;
Usage Examples
I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod.
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Other Usage ExamplesThere are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move, and the kind that just gives you a little prod behind and you jump to the skies.
Where does discontent start? You are warm enough, but you shiver. You are fed, yet hunger gnaws you. You have been loved, but your yearning wanders in new fields. And to prod all these there's time, the Bastard Time.