prick

B2
Pronunciation
/pɹɪk/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.

2 Definition

An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.

3 Definition

A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.

4 Definition

A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot.

5 Definition

A small pointed object.

6 Definition

The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object.

Example Sentences
  • I felt a sharp prick as the nurse took a sample of blood.
7 Definition

A feeling of remorse.

8 Definition

The penis.

9 Definition

Someone (especially a man or boy) who is unpleasant, rude or annoying.

10 Definition

A small roll of yarn or tobacco.

11 Definition

The footprint of a hare.

12 Definition

A point or mark on the dial, noting the hour.

13 Definition

The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.

Verb
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pierce or puncture slightly.

Example Sentences
  • John hardly felt the needle prick his arm when the adept nurse drew blood.
2 Definition

To form by piercing or puncturing.

Example Sentences
  • to prick a pattern for embroidery
3 Definition

To mark or denote by a puncture; to designate by pricking; to choose; to mark.

4 Definition

To mark the surface of (something) with pricks or dots; especially, to trace a ship’s course on (a chart).

5 Definition

To run a middle seam through the cloth of a sail.

6 Definition

To fix by the point; to attach or hang by puncturing.

Example Sentences
  • to prick a knife into a board
7 Definition

To be punctured; to suffer or feel a sharp pain, as by puncture.

Example Sentences
  • A sore finger pricks.
8 Definition

To make or become sharp; to erect into a point; to raise, as something pointed; said especially of the ears of an animal, such as a horse or dog; and usually followed by up.

Example Sentences
  • The dog's ears pricked up at the sound of a whistle.
9 Definition

Usually in the form prick out: to plant (seeds or seedlings) in holes made in soil at regular intervals.

10 Definition

To incite, stimulate, goad.

11 Definition

To urge one's horse on; to ride quickly.

12 Definition

To affect with sharp pain; to sting, as with remorse.

13 Definition

To make acidic or pungent.

14 Definition

To become sharp or acid; to turn sour, as wine.

15 Definition

To aim at a point or mark.

16 Definition

Usually as prick up: to dress or adorn; to prink.