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elbow vs prod

prod vs elbow

elbow and prod both are nouns.

elbow and prod both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elbow Yes No Yes No
prod Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prod is a hypernym of elbow; that is, prod is a word with a broader meaning than elbow:
  • elbow: shove one's elbow into another person's ribs
  • prod: to push against gently
Other hypernyms of elbow include nudge, poke at.
elbow (noun) prod (noun)
the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
a sharp bend in a road or river
a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
elbow (verb) prod (verb)
shove one's elbow into another person's ribs urge on; cause to act
push one's way with the elbows poke or thrust abruptly
to push against gently
Difference between elbow and prod

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