Definition of gad

• n. - The point of a spear, or an arrowhead.
• n. - A pointed or wedge-shaped instrument of metal, as a steel wedge used in mining, etc.
• n. - A sharp-pointed rod; a goad.
• n. - A spike on a gauntlet; a gadling.
• n. - A wedge-shaped billet of iron or steel.
• n. - A rod or stick, as a fishing rod, a measuring rod, or a rod used to drive cattle with.
• n. - To walk about; to rove or go about, without purpose; hence, to run wild; to be uncontrolled.