pricking
Meaning
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present participle and gerund of prick
Synonyms
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹɪkɪŋ/
New
prick
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- A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.
- An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.
- (obsolete) A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.
- (obsolete) A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot.
- A small pointed object.
- The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object.
- A feeling of remorse.
- (slang) The penis.
- (slang) Someone (especially a man or boy) who is unpleasant, rude or annoying.
- A small roll of yarn or tobacco.
- The footprint of a hare.
- (obsolete) A point or mark on the dial, noting the hour.
- (obsolete) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.
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