definition of
prod

[1] #1 prod v. [nudge, poke at] to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant". wn

[2] #2 prod v. [incite, egg on] urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window". wn

[3] #3 prod n. [goad, goading, prodding, urging, spur, spurring] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves". wn

[4] #4 prod n. [goad] a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. wn

[5] #5 prod v. [jab, stab, poke, dig] poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs". wn