prod

Noun
  1. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something (synset 107267046)
    "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
    is a type of: encouragement - the expression of approval and support
    same as: goad, goading, prodding, spur, spurring, urging
  2. A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion (synset 104014040)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes:
    • ankus - an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook
    • gad, spur - a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
    same as: goad
Verb
  1. To push against gently (synset 201233816)
    "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
    is a type of: force, push - move with force
    subtypes:
    • jog - give a slight push to
    • elbow - shove one's elbow into another person's ribs
    same as: nudge, poke at
  2. Urge on;
    Cause to act (synset 201233274)
    "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
    subtypes:
    • goose - prod into action
    • halloo - urge on with shouts
    • goad - urge with or as if with a goad
    same as: egg on, incite
  3. Poke or thrust abruptly (synset 201232540)
    "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
    is a type of: thrust - push forcefully
    same as: dig, jab, poke, stab

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