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Pricking

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Definitions for Pricking

noun
the act of puncturing with a small point
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  1. he gave the balloon a small prick
verb
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
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  1. The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
verb
cause a stinging pain
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  1. The needle pricked his skin
verb
raise
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prick up prick cock up
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  1. The dog pricked up his ears
verb
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
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verb
cause a prickling sensation
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verb
to cause a sharp emotional pain
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  1. The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
verb
deliver a sting to
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  1. A bee stung my arm yesterday

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