Meaning of the word pinprick in English
What does pinprick mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pinprick
US /ˈpɪn.prɪk/
UK /ˈpɪn.prɪk/
Noun
1.
a small puncture wound made by a pin or other sharp object
Example:
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She felt a sharp pinprick as the needle went in.
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The doctor made a tiny pinprick to draw blood.
2.
a very small amount or area of something
Example:
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In the vast darkness, the distant star was just a tiny pinprick of light.
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His criticism was just a pinprick compared to the major issues.