Prickle Definition

prickle
noun
  1. a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
verb
  1. cause a prickling sensation
  2. cause a stinging or tingling sensation
  3. make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"

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