prod vs gad

prod and gad both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prod	Yes	No	Yes	No
gad	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gad is a hyponym of prod; that is, gad is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prod:

Other hyponyms of prod include ankus, spur.

prod (noun)	gad (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion	a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

prod (verb)	gad (verb)
urge on; cause to act	wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
poke or thrust abruptly
to push against gently