cattle prod

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   Something used to goad or push someone to act.
3. 3
   Alternative form of cattle prod.

Verb

1. 1
   To goad or push someone to act.
2. 2
   Alternative form of cattle prod.