Definition of
prickle has definitions from the fields of botany,zoology
1
[ verb ] cause a tingling sensation

Synonyms

tingle

Related terms

itch prickling

2
[ verb ] cause a prickling sensation

Synonyms

prick

Related terms

prick prickling

3
[ verb ] make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

Synonyms

prick

Examples

"The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"

Related terms

pierce needle incision spine prick

4
[ noun ] (botany,zoology) a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf

Synonyms

thorn pricker sticker spine

Related terms

aculeus glochid stick

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