Pronunciation: /ˈprɪkəl/
noun a small, sharp pointed outgrowth on the skin of an animal or plant
A1 I felt a prickle on my skin when I touched the cactus.
A2 The hedgehog's prickles stood up when it felt threatened.
B1 The sensation of a prickle on her arm made her jump.
B2 He carefully removed the prickle from his finger after touching the rose bush.
C1 The prickle of fear ran down her spine as she entered the abandoned house.
C2 The artist used the prickle of a porcupine quill to create intricate designs in her artwork.
verb to cause a tingling or mildly painful sensation
A1 The cactus pricked me with its sharp needles.
A2 I prickle with excitement every time I see a new movie trailer.
B1 The sensation of fear caused a prickle to run down my spine.
B2 The cold wind pricked my skin, causing goosebumps to form.
C1 His words prickle with hidden meaning, making me question his intentions.
C2 The subtle insult in her tone pricked at my pride, but I chose to ignore it.
formal The cactus was covered in small prickles to protect itself from animals.
informal Be careful not to touch that plant, it has prickles on it.
slang I hate when I accidentally prick myself on those prickly bushes.
figurative The thought of public speaking always makes me feel like I have prickles on my skin.
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