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The definition of a goad is a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end that is used to move animals, or is something that urges someone to do something.

(noun)

An example of a goad is a tool used to drive cattle into a special area.
An example of a goad is money promised to someone if they complete a certain action.

To goad is defined as to urge someone or an animal to take a specific action by providing an incentive.

(verb)

An example of to goad is to herd sheep into a pen.

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See goad in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a sharp-pointed stick used in driving oxen
any driving impulse; spur

Origin: ME gode < OE gad, akin to Langobardic gaida, javelin < IE base *ĝhei-, to throw > Sans hinvati, (he) hurls

transitive verb

to drive with or as with a goad; prod into action; urge on

See goad in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A long stick with a pointed end used for prodding animals.
An agent or means of prodding or urging; a stimulus.

transitive verb goad·ed, goad·ing, goads

To prod or urge with or as if with a long pointed stick.

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Origin: Middle English gode

Origin: , from Old English gād

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