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prickle
[ prik-uhl ]
noun
- a sharp point.
- a small, pointed process growing from the bark of a plant.
- a sharp process or projection, as from the skin of an animal; a spine.
- a pricking sensation.
verb (used with object)
prickled, prickling.
- to prick lightly.
- to cause a pricking or tingling sensation in.
verb (used without object)
prickled, prickling.
- to tingle as if pricked.
prickle
/ ˈ±è°ùɪ°ìÉ™±ô /
noun
- botany a pointed process arising from the outer layer of a stem, leaf, etc, and containing no woody or conducting tissue Compare thorn
- a pricking or stinging sensation
verb
- to feel or cause to feel a stinging sensation
- tr to prick, as with a thorn
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of prickle1
Old English pricel; related to Middle Low German prekel, German Prickel
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The former president denied he had "recalibrated" his campaign to challenge Ms Harris instead of Mr Biden, and he appeared to prickle when asked about the audience Ms Harris draws at rallies.
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Cold fear prickled the back of her neck.
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The sun rose higher and prickled his skin.
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Shame prickles along my skin like goose bumps.
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And yet reminders of a rather weighty August 1 trade deadline have prickled through Angel Stadium across this weekend series.
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