Meaning & use
prick
A small puncture or wound made by a sharp point, such as a needle or thorn.
See it in a sentence
She felt a sharp prick when the nurse drew her blood.
A rose thorn left a small prick on his thumb.
A note on using this word
As a verb, prick means to pierce lightly with a sharp point; the phrase 'a prick of conscience' describes a sudden pang of guilt.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To pierce something lightly with a sharp point.
He pricked his finger while sewing the button back on.
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