Pronunciation : Prod
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Gael. & Ir. brod goad, prickle, sting, and E. brad, also W. procio to poke, thrust.]
Definition : 1. A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.
2. A prick or stab which a pointed instrument.
3. A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd. Fairholt.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Prod
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: 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. H. Taylor.
t. [imp. & p. p. Prodded; p. pr. & vb. n. Prodding.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913