to prode
/tuː proʊd/
EN
An archaic verb meaning to poke, prod, or pierce something with a sharp object, often to test or explore it.
He used a stick to prode at the soft ground looking for hidden roots.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word proden, which likely originated as a variant of priden, meaning to prick, related to the Old English prȳd, a point or prickle. It is cognate with the Scots prode, meaning a poke or thrust.
Translations
简体中文
戳,捅,刺探
繁體中文
戳,捅,刺探
日本語
つつく,突く,探る
한국어
찌르다,콕 찌르다,탐색하다
Deutsch
stoßen,stechen,poken
Español
picar,empujar,hurgar
Português
picar,cutucar,espetar
Français
pousser,piquer,toucher du doigt
Tiếng Việt
chọc,đâm,thăm dò
Related Words
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