prod, goad
(noun) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
(noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; “the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”
needle, goad
(verb) annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism; “He needled her with his sarcastic remarks”
goad, prick
(verb) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
goad
(verb) urge with or as if with a goad
spur, goad
(verb) give heart or courage to
Source: WordNet® 3.1
goad (plural goads)
A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
(figurative) That which goads or incites; a stimulus.
goad (third-person singular simple present goads, present participle goading, simple past and past participle goaded)
To prod with a goad.
To encourage or stimulate.
To incite or provoke.
• Goda, dago, doga
Goad (plural Goads)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Goad is the 3920th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 9062 individuals. Goad is most common among White (93.5%) individuals.
• Goda, dago, doga
Source: Wiktionary
Goad, n. Etym: [AS. gad; perh. akin to AS. gar a dart, and E. gore. See Gore, v. t.]
Definition: A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates. The daily goad urging him to the daily toil. Macaulay.
Goad, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Goaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Goading.]
Definition: To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate. That temptation that doth goad us on. Shak.
Syn.
– To urge; stimulate; excite; arouse; irritate; incite; instigate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
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