Something used to goad or push someone to act.
A stick designed to goad cows, steers, and similar animals in order to prompt them to move in a desired direction, now usually electrified to administer a stimulating shock to the animal.
To goad or push someone to act.
Something that encourages one to act; a goad, a spur.
To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.
To subject to harassment or verbal abuse.
To sneak up on or rapidly approach.
To pursue as in a hunt.