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prick
the act of puncturing with a small point
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noun
the act of puncturing with a small point
“he gave the balloon a small prick”
noun
obscene terms for penis
noun
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
noun
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
verb
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
verb
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
“The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample”
verb
deliver a sting to
“A bee stung my arm yesterday”
verb
to cause a sharp emotional pain
“The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience”
verb
to stick up
“The dog pricked up his ears”
verb
cause a prickling sensation
verb
cause a stinging pain
“The needle pricked his skin”
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he gave the balloon a small prick
The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
A bee stung my arm yesterday
The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
The dog pricked up his ears
The needle pricked his skin
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