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Word: Prod
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (as a verb): perhaps symbolic of a short poking movement, or a blend of poke and dialect brod ‘to goad, prod’. The noun dates from the mid 18th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
prɒd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Short Definition:poke
Examples:- he prodded her in the ribs
- she took up a fork and prodded at the food
Word: Prod
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
prɒd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Short Definition:poke
Examples:- he gave the wire netting an experimental prod
Definition:
a pointed implement, typically one discharging an electric current and used as a goad
Short Definition:pointed implement
Examples:- a cattle prod
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