goad
6 points
English
4 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #43,246
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
verb
urge with or as if with a goad
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɡˈoʊd/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural goads
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)