A goad is a pointy stick or other instrument used to prod something along. To goad is to poke something with that pointy stick. Either way, the pointiness is really essential for making things leap into action.
A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.
Noun
a pointed instrument used to prod into motion
Noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
Verb
goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
Verb
prod or urge as if with a log stick
Verb
urge with or as if with a goad
Verb
give heart or courage to
v. t.
A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any
necessity that urges or stimulates.
v. t.
To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or
to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to
stimulate.
Goad
The daily goad urging him to the daily toil.
Goad
That temptation that doth goad us on.
A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.
To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.
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