prickle

15 points English 7 letters Not in frequency data Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

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

verb

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

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

plural prickles

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

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

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

cause a stinging or tingling sensation

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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