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prickle

DEFINITIONS OF: prickle

1

n a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

Synonyms:
pricker, spikelet, spine, sticker, thorn
Types:
glochid, glochidium
a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti)
Type of:
aculeus
a stiff sharp-pointed plant process

v make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

Synonyms:
prick
Types:
needle
prick with a needle
Type of:
pierce
make a hole into

v cause a prickling sensation

Synonyms:
prick
Type of:
prick, sting, twinge
cause a stinging pain

v cause a stinging or tingling sensation

Synonyms:
tingle
Type of:
itch
have or perceive an itch
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