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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.
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!
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.
noun. botany a pointed process arising from the outer layer of a stem, leaf, etc, and containing no woody or conducting tissue Compare thorn. a pricking or stinging sensation.
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.
Jun 30, 2024 · prickle (third-person singular simple present prickles, present participle prickling, simple past and past participle prickled) (intransitive) To feel a prickle. To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.
[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.
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.
noun. 1. botany. a pointed process arising from the outer layer of a stem, leaf, etc, and containing no woody or conducting tissue. Compare thorn (sense 1) 2. a pricking or stinging sensation. verb. 3. to feel or cause to feel a stinging sensation. 4.(transitive) to prick, as with a thorn. Collins English Dictionary.
