Pinprick

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnˌprɪk/

Definitions of pinprick

noun a small puncture made by a pin or similar pointed object

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a pinprick on her finger.

A2 The doctor used a pinprick test to check for nerve damage.

B1 The pinprick of light in the distance guided them through the dark forest.

B2 The pinprick of pain was nothing compared to the overall discomfort of the procedure.

C1 The artist used a pinprick technique to create intricate designs on the canvas.

C2 The pinprick of betrayal cut deeper than any physical wound.

Examples of pinprick in a Sentence

formal The doctor administered the vaccine with a quick pinprick to the patient's arm.

informal I felt a pinprick when I accidentally pricked my finger with a needle.

slang Ouch, that pinprick really stung!

figurative Her words felt like a pinprick to his ego.

Grammatical Forms of pinprick

• past tense: pinpricked
• plural: pinpricks
• comparative: more pinprick
• superlative: most pinprick
• present tense: pinpricks
• future tense: will pinprick
• perfect tense: have pinpricked
• continuous tense: is pinpricking
• singular: pinprick
• positive degree: pinprick
• infinitive: to pinprick
• gerund: pinpricking
• participle: pinpricking

Origin and Evolution of pinprick

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pinprick' originated from the combination of 'pin' and 'prick', referring to a small puncture or stab made by a pin.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a small puncture made by a pin, the term 'pinprick' has evolved to also refer to a small but sharp pain or discomfort, often used metaphorically to describe a minor annoyance or inconvenience.