poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object

he prodded her in the ribs

she took up a fork and prodded at the food

a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object

he gave the wire netting an experimental prod

a pointed implement, typically one discharging an electric current and used as a goad

a cattle prod

In form prodd. A lightweight crossbow designed to shoot stones or bullets rather than bolts. Compare "arbalest" and "stone-bow".

In form prod. The bow or bow assembly of a modern crossbow.

(especially in Ireland) a Protestant

(especially in Ireland) Protestant