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1. A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
   - spine, thorn, pricker, sticker, spikelet

1. Cause a prickling sensation
   - prick
    
2. Cause a stinging or tingling sensation
   - tingle
    
3. Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
   "The nurse prickled my finger to get a small blood sample"
   - prick

Derived forms: prickling, prickles, prickled

See also: prickling, prickly

Type of: aculeus, itch, pierce, prick, sting, twinge

Encyclopedia: Prickle