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Spock
Spock /ˈspɑːk/
noun
-
United States pediatrician whose many books on child care influenced the upbringing of children around the world (1903-1998)
(
Benjamin Spock
, Spock
)
United States pediatrician whose many books on child care influenced the upbringing of children around the world (1903-1998)
pickaxe
pickaxe /ˈpɪkæks/
noun
-
A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
(
pick
, pickax
[American] , pickaxe
)
a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
They used picks and sledges to break the rocks
they used picks and sledges to break the rocks
angiopteris
angiopteris /ˌændʒiːoʊˈptɪərɪs/
noun
-
Highly variable species of very large primitive ferns of the Pacific tropical areas with high rainfall
(
angiopteris
, Angiopteris evecta
, giant fern
)
highly variable species of very large primitive ferns of the Pacific tropical areas with high rainfall
goad
goad /ˈgoʊd/
noun
-
(
)
A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
(
prod
, goad
)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
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A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
(
goad
, goading
, prod
, prodding
, spur
, spurring
, urging
)
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
verb
-
()
Urge with or as if with a goad
(
goad
)
urge with or as if with a goad
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()
Give heart or courage to
(
goad
, spur
)
give heart or courage to
His success in the competition spurs me to work harder and strive for greatness.
His success in the competition spurs me to work harder and strive for greatness.
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Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
(
goad
, needle
)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
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Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
(
goad
, prick
)
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick