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goad

The correct spelling is goad.

How to pronounce goad

/ɡəʊd/
noun

IPA: /ɡəʊd/

Say it like: Goa-d

The correct spelling is goad. A long, pointed stick used to prod animals. For example: "goading a boy to fight"

Usage Examples

goading a boy to fight

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
  2. 2.That which goads or incites; a stimulus.

verb

  1. 1.To prod with a goad.
  2. 2.To encourage or stimulate.
  3. 3.To incite or provoke.

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