prickle
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
prickles
plural
prickles
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRICKLE
[count]
1
:
one of usually many stiff, sharp points that grow on some plants
:
thorn
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vines covered in prickles
2
:
a slight, sharp feeling of an emotion
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She felt a prickle of fear as the stranger came closer to her.
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He felt the familiar prickle of excitement as the game began.
2
prickle
/ˈprɪkəl/
verb
prickles;
prickled;
prickling
2
prickle
/ˈprɪkəl/
verb
prickles;
prickled;
prickling
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRICKLE
:
to cause or experience an unpleasant feeling that is like the feeling of having many small, sharp points against your skin
[+ object]
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The burrs were prickling my arm.
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The wool sweater prickled my skin.
[no object]
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My skin prickled with fear.
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The hair prickled on the back of my neck.
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She felt a prickling sensation in her shoulder.
