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.
An act of poking, piercing, thrusting
To attend to or supply a furnace with fuel; to act as a stoker or fireman.
To poke, pierce, thrust.
To encourage a behavior or emotion.
To feed, stir up, especially, a fire or furnace.