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prod

prod [ prod ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle prod·ded, present participle prod·ding, 3rd person present singular prods)
Definition:
 
1. poke somebody or something: to poke somebody or something with a finger, elbow, or pointed object

2. incite somebody to action: to incite or encourage somebody to take action



noun  (plural prods)
Definition:
 
1. a poke: a poke with a finger, elbow, or pointed object

2. incitement to action: an incitement or encouragement to do something

3. poking instrument: an instrument used for poking a person or animal

[Mid-16th century. Origin ?]

prod·der noun
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