prickle (Meaning)

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prickle (n)

a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

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prickle (v)

cause a prickling sensation

cause a stinging or tingling sensation

make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

prickle Sentence Examples

  1. The cactus's prickles were sharp and painful to the touch.
  2. The thistle's prickly leaves prevented any further exploration.
  3. The hedgehog's back was covered in sharp prickles for protection.
  4. The rose bush's thorns were actually highly modified prickles.
  5. The stinging nettle's prickles contained an irritating chemical.
  6. The cactus's prickles helped it survive in the harsh desert environment.
  7. The porcupine's prickles were an effective defense against predators.
  8. The sea urchin's prickles were coated in poison.
  9. The prickles on the holly bush made it an unapproachable barrier.
  10. The prickly pear cactus's prickles were edible and often used in traditional dishes.

FAQs About the word prickle

a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf, cause a prickling sensation, cause a stinging or tingling sensation, make a small hole into, as

penetrate, prick, tickle, sting,pierce, poke, bore, hole, tingle, puncture

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The cactus's prickles were sharp and painful to the touch.

The thistle's prickly leaves prevented any further exploration.

The hedgehog's back was covered in sharp prickles for protection.

The rose bush's thorns were actually highly modified prickles.