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- Dictionaryprickle/ˈprɪkl/
noun
- 1. a short pointed outgrowth on the bark or epidermis of a plant; a small thorn: "the prickles of the gorse bushes" Similar
verb
- 1. (of a part of the body) experience a tingling sensation, especially as a result of strong emotion: "the sound made her skin prickle with horror" Similar
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PRICKLE definition: 1. one of several thin, sharp points that stick out of a plant or animal: 2. a feeling as if a lot…. Learn more.
The meaning of PRICKLE is a fine sharp process or projection; especially : a sharp pointed emergence arising from the epidermis or cortex of a plant (such as a rose or raspberry). How to use prickle in a sentence.
PRICKLE meaning: 1. one of several thin, sharp points that stick out of a plant or animal: 2. a feeling as if a lot…. Learn more.
A prickle is a thorn or a bramble, a small, sharp place on a plant. When you're climbing over your neighbor's fence to get your Frisbee back, watch out for the prickles on their blackberry bushes!
What does the noun prickle mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun prickle, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. prickle has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
[VERB] Her skin prickled with apprehension. [VERB] Prickle is also a noun. I felt a prickle of disquiet. [+ of] 2. countable noun [usually plural] Prickles are small sharp points that stick out from leaves or from the stalks of plants. ...an erect stem covered at the base with a few prickles.
[intransitive] prickle (with something) (of skin, eyes, etc.) to feel strange and unpleasant because you are frightened, angry, excited, etc. Her eyes prickled with tears. The thought made her prickle with excitement.
A complete guide to the word "PRICKLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
PRICKLE meaning: 1. a sharp point on the surface of some plants or the skin of some animals 2. If part of your body…. Learn more.
n. 1. a. A small hard pointed outgrowth of the epidermis of a plant, in contrast to a modified plant organ such as a spine or thorn. b. A spine, thorn, or other small sharp structure. 2. A tingling or pricking sensation: felt prickles in my leg after sitting for so long. v. prick·led, prick·ling, prick·les. v.intr. 1.
