Meaning of the word prick in English

What does prick mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prick

US /prɪk/
UK /prɪk/

Verb

1.

to make a very small hole or holes in the surface of something, sometimes in a way that causes pain:

Example:
Prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork before baking them.

Noun

1.

the act of making a very small hole in the surface of something with a sharp object, or a hole that is made like this:

Example:
The test requires a small blood sample from a heel prick.
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