Definition of prickle

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Prickle (v. t.) To prick slightly, as with prickles, or fine, sharp points..

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Aculeiform :: Aculeiform (a.) Like a prickle.
Acanthaceous :: Acanthaceous (a.) Armed with prickles, as a plant..
Prickly :: Prickly (a.) Full of sharp points or prickles; armed or covered with prickles; as, a prickly shrub..
Prickle :: Prickle (n.) A kind of willow basket; -- a term still used in some branches of trade.
Aculeus :: Aculeus (n.) A prickle growing on the bark, as in some brambles and roses..
Acicula :: Acicula (n.) One of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants; also, a needlelike crystal..
Prickle :: Prickle (n.) A sieve of filberts, -- about fifty pounds..
Prickle :: Prickle (v. t.) To prick slightly, as with prickles, or fine, sharp points..
Echinulate :: Echinulate (a.) Set with small spines or prickles.
Inermis :: Inermis (a.) Unarmed; destitute of prickles or thorns, as a leaf..
Tear-thumb :: Tear-thumb (n.) A name given to several species of plants of the genus Polygonum, having angular stems beset with minute reflexed prickles..
Briar :: Briar (n.) A plant with a slender woody stem bearing stout prickles; especially, species of Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax..
Hound''s-tongue :: Hound's-tongue (n.) A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale), with soft tongue-shaped leaves, and an offensive odor. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles. Called also dog's-tongue..
Prickliness :: Prickliness (n.) The quality of being prickly, or of having many prickles..
Pricklefish :: Pricklefish (n.) The stickleback.
Weapon :: Weapon (n.) A thorn, prickle, or sting with which many plants are furnished..
Aculeate :: Aculeate (a.) Having a sting; covered with prickles; sharp like a prickle.
Cutgrass :: Cutgrass () A grass with leaves having edges furnished with very minute hooked prickles, which form a cutting edge; one or more species of Leersia..
Acantha :: Acantha (n.) A prickle.
Pricker :: Pricker (n.) One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle..
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