definition of
goad

[1] #1 goad n. [prod] a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. wn

[2] #2 goad v. [spur] give heart or courage to. wn

[3] #3 goad v. urge with or as if with a goad. wn

[4] #4 goad n. [goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves". wn

[5] #5 goad v. [prick] stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick. wn