Definition of Prickle

1. Noun. A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf.

Exact synonyms: Pricker, Spikelet, Spine, Sticker, Thorn
Generic synonyms: Aculeus
Specialized synonyms: Glochid, Glochidium
Derivative terms: Prick, Prickly, Spinous, Stick, Thorny

2. Verb. Cause a prickling sensation.
Exact synonyms: Prick
Generic synonyms: Prick, Sting, Twinge
Derivative terms: Prickling

3. Verb. Cause a stinging or tingling sensation.
Exact synonyms: Tingle
Generic synonyms: Itch
Derivative terms: Prickling, Tingle, Tingle, Tingling

4. Verb. Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn. "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"
Exact synonyms: Prick
Specialized synonyms: Needle
Generic synonyms: Pierce
Derivative terms: Prick, Prick, Pricker, Pricker, Pricking

Definition of Prickle

1. n. A little prick; a small, sharp point; a fine, sharp process or projection, as from the skin of an animal, the bark of a plant, etc.; a spine.

2. v. t. To prick slightly, as with prickles, or fine, sharp points.

Definition of Prickle

1. to prick [v -LED, -LING, -LES] - See also: prick

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prickle

pricier
priciest
pricily
pricing
pricing system
prick
pricked
pricker
prickers
pricket
prickets
prickier
prickiest
pricking
prickings
prickle (current term)
prickle-weed
prickleback
prickled
prickles
prickle cell
pricklier
prickliest
prickliness
pricklinesses
prickling
prickly
prickly-seeded spinach
prickly ash
prickly custard apple

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