GAD

noun a sharp-pointed rod; a goad.

2. gad ·noun a spike on a gauntlet; a gadling.

3. gad ·noun a wedge-shaped billet of iron or steel.

4. gad ·noun the point of a spear, or an arrowhead.

5. gad ·noun a pointed or wedge-shaped instrument of metal, as a steel wedge used in mining, ·etc.

6. gad ·noun a rod or stick, as a fishing rod, a measuring rod, or a rod used to drive cattle with.

7. gad ·noun to walk about; to rove or go about, without purpose; hence, to run wild; to be uncontrolled.