to push someone or something with a finger or pointed object
The bully prodded me in the chest with his finger.
The teacher used a stick to gently prod the map, pointing out important locations.
The cattle herder used a long pole to prod the stubborn cow forward.
Please don't prod your brother; it's not polite to touch others without permission.
The hiker used a hiking pole to prod the ground for stability on uneven terrain.
