prick
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/prɪk/
🇬🇧
/prɪk/
verb
R
to pierce something with a sharp object, making a small hole
Prick the balloon with a needle to let the air out.
R
to cause a small, painful wound on the skin
The thorn pricked my finger as I walked through the bushes.
R
to cause a slight, stinging sensation
The smell of onions made my eyes prick.
noun
R
the male genital organ
R
an unpleasant or stupid man
R
a small hole made by piercing with a sharp object
The nurse made a quick prick with the needle.
R
a slight pain caused by something sharp
The prick of the needle was barely noticeable.
translation
to pierce something with a sharp object, making a small hole; to cause a small, painful wound on the skin; to cause a slight, stinging sensation
the male genital organ; an unpleasant or stupid man; a small hole made by piercing with a sharp object; a slight pain caused by something sharp
Word Forms
3rd Present
pricks
Progressive
pricking
Past
pricked
Perfect
pricked
Plural
pricks