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prickle

Meaning

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”

Synonyms for prickle

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