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prickle
noun
verb
A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
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pɹɪkəl
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noun
A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
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
Cause a stinging or tingling sensation
verb
Cause a prickling sensation
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The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
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