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prod
noun
verb
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
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pɹɒd
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noun
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of 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
“The 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”
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Example Sentences
the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window
She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant
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