Meaning & use
Prickle
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A small, sharp point on a plant or animal, or a light tingling or stinging sensation.
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The cactus's prickles pierced right through his glove.
She felt a prickle of anxiety as the interview began.
A note on using this word
Also used as a verb, as in 'the wool made her skin prickle,' describing that faint, sharp tingling feeling.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To cause or feel a slight tingling or stinging sensation.
The cold air made her cheeks prickle.
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