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I . prod [prɑːd, Brit prɒd] N

prod

prod (with elbow)

prod (with sharp object)

II . prod <-dd-> [prɑːd, Brit prɒd] VB trans

prod

prod (with elbow)

prod (with sharp object)

to prod sb (into doing sth)

encorajar alguém (a fazer a. c.)

Usage examples with prod

to prod sb (into doing sth)

encorajar alguém (a fazer a. c.)

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

However, a bucking strap has to be an incentive, not a prod, or the horse will quickly sour and refuse to work. en.wikipedia.org

This design is well-suited for use as a regular cattle prod. en.wikipedia.org

The article was a prod to the economics profession to attend to this neglected factor. en.wikipedia.org

He also seemed to enjoy giving people hints of their own futures, probably to prod them into making the right decisions. en.wikipedia.org

We knew that we were worth more than that, but it needed something to prod us into facing that. en.wikipedia.org

B is precise, efficient and eager; he only requires a single prod to rouse him. en.wikipedia.org

Skip or prod marks come from objects that bounce along the surface of the muddy bed. en.wikipedia.org

But if you shock the fish with the electric prod, the fish will die, and fall onto the floor. en.wikipedia.org

The many fine strands and the thick insulation make for wire thicker than ordinary hookup wire, sometimes termed test prod wire. en.wikipedia.org

Prodding at this form of popular entertainment, the faceless character is at the mercy of the wealthy, juggling or holding nothing. en.wikipedia.org

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