Definition of goad

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Goad (v. t.) A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates..

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Edge :: Edge (v. t.) To make sharp or keen, figuratively; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on..
Sting :: Sting (v. t.) A goad; incitement.
Gad :: Gad (n.) A sharp-pointed rod; a goad.
Valet :: Valet (n.) A kind of goad or stick with a point of iron.
Goading :: Goading (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Goa.
Progue :: Progue (n.) A sharp point; a goad.
Stimulus :: Stimulus (v. t.) A goad; hence, something that rouses the mind or spirits; an incentive; as, the hope of gain is a powerful stimulus to labor and action..
Stingless :: Stinging (a.) Piercing, or capable of piercing, with a sting; inflicting acute pain as if with a sting, goad, or pointed weapon; pungent; biting; as, stinging cold; a stinging rebuke..
Goaded :: Goaded (imp. & p. p.) of Goa.
Oxgoad :: Oxgoad (n.) A goad for driving oxen.
Progue :: Progue (v. t. ) To prick; to goad.
Trident :: Trident (n.) A three-pronged spear or goad, used for urging horses; also, the weapon used by one class of gladiators..
Prod :: Prod (v. t.) To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen; hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student..
Stingaree :: Sting (v. t.) To goad; to incite, as by taunts or reproaches..
Spur :: Spur (n.) That which goads to action; an incitement.
Gadsman :: Gadsman (n.) One who uses a gad or goad in driving.
Goad :: Goad (v. t.) A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates..
Prickwood :: Prickwood (n.) A shrub (Euonymus Europaeus); -- so named from the use of its wood for goads, skewers, and shoe pegs. Called also spindle tree..
Spur :: Spur (v. t.) To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse..
Chivy :: Chivy (v. t.) To goad, drive, hunt, throw, or pitch..
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