cattle prod

cat·tle prod

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-l prod]
- /ˈkæt l prɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-l prod]
- /ˈkæt l prɒd/

Definitions of cattle prod words

countable noun cattle prod A cattle prod is an object shaped like a long stick. Farmers make cattle move in a particular direction by pushing the cattle prod against the bodies of the animals. 3
noun cattle prod a handheld electrified rod with low voltage used to control cattle 3
noun cattle prod a rod-shaped, usually electrified device designed for prodding or driving livestock, especially cattle. 1
noun cattle prod A stick designed to goad cows, steers, and similar animals in order to prompt them to move in a desired direction, now usually electrified to administer a stimulating shock to the animal. 0
noun cattle prod (figuratively) Something used to goad or push someone to act. 0
verb cattle prod (figuratively) to goad or push someone to act. 0

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cattle prod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cattle prod usage trend in Literature

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