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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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