Prod

A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.

A prick or stab which a pointed instrument.

A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd.

To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen; hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student.

to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"