Definition of prick

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Prick (v.) That which pricks, penetrates, or punctures; a sharp and slender thing; a pointed instrument; a goad; a spur, etc.; a point; a skewer..

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Prighte :: Prighte () imp. of Prick.
Gherkin :: Gherkin (n.) A kind of small, prickly cucumber, much used for pickles..
Puncture :: Puncture (v. t.) To pierce with a small, pointed instrument, or the like; to prick; to make a puncture in; as, to puncture the skin..
Prickleback :: Prickleback (n.) Alt. of Pricklefis.
Beggar''s Lice :: Beggar's lice () The prickly fruit or seed of certain plants (as some species of Echinospermum and Cynoglossum) which cling to the clothing of those who brush by them.
Euryale :: Euryale (n.) A genus of water lilies, growing in India and China. The only species (E. ferox) is very prickly on the peduncles and calyx. The rootstocks and seeds are used as food..
Sticktail :: Stick-seed (n.) A plant (Echinospermum Lappula) of the Borage family, with small blue flowers and prickly nutlets..
Prick :: Prick (v. i.) To aim at a point or mark.
Aculeate :: Aculeate (a.) Having prickles, or sharp points; beset with prickles..
Prick :: Prick (v.) A mathematical point; -- regularly used in old English translations of Euclid.
Briar :: Briar (n.) A plant with a slender woody stem bearing stout prickles; especially, species of Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax..
Prick :: Prick (v. i.) To spur onward; to ride on horseback.
Smilax :: Smilax (n.) A genus of perennial climbing plants, usually with a prickly woody stem; green brier, or cat brier. The rootstocks of certain species are the source of the medicine called sarsaparilla..
Pricksong :: Pricksong (v. t.) Music written, or noted, with dots or points; -- so called from the points or dots with which it is noted down..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To ride or guide with spurs; to spur; to goad; to incite; to urge on; -- sometimes with on, or off..
Aculeate :: Aculeate (a.) Having a sting; covered with prickles; sharp like a prickle.
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Causing a smart; pungent; pricking; as, a smart stroke or taste..
Pricker :: Pricker (n.) One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To nick.
Pricky :: Pricky (a.) Stiff and sharp; prickly.
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