cattle prod
A "cattle prod" is commonly used in livestock management to guide or control the movement of animals through the application of an electric shock.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(technical)A handheld tool used to guide or control livestock by delivering an electric shock.
Example
- The farmer used a cattle prod to move the cows into the pen.
- A cattle prod can be an effective tool for managing large herds.
C1General
(figurative)Something used to strongly encourage or push someone to take action.
Example
- The manager's harsh criticism acted as a cattle prod for the team to improve their performance.
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