| 释义 |
▪ I. prodder|ˈprɒdə(r)|
[f. prod v. + -er1.]
One who or that which prods.
1894Pall Mall G. 5 Dec. 2/1 For coarse work Macdonald uses electric needles, which he calls ‘prodders’... The largest number of needles which his prodders contain is eighteen. 1902Daily Chron. 14 May 3/2 He prods him in the eyes..The sailor is blinded..the prodder gets his money, and runs off. 1907Ibid. 24 Dec. 4/4 The punchers and prodders are small boys..from eight to twelve.
▪ II. prodder, proddest
obs. comp. and sup. of proud. |