Goad – A Pointed Stick To Drive Cattle
I was recently sent an email asking, “Do you know what a “pointed stick for driving cattle”is called?” Derek.
Hi Derek,
I have found out that a pointed stick for driving cattle is called a goad.
I found this definition from the dictionary reference site which is interesting:
“1. a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen, etc.; prod.
2. anything that pricks or wounds like such a stick.
3. something that encourages, urges, or drives; a stimulus.
-verb (used with object)
4. to prick or drive with, or as if with, a goad; prod; incite.”
Dictionary.com
I find this interesting because this is where the term to goad someone into doing something must come from.
If there is a farming term that you want to know then contact me and I will try to find out the answer for you.
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