cattle prodding

A form of 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.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of cattle prod
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