Meaning of the word prickle in English
What does prickle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
prickle
US /ˈprɪk.əl/
UK /ˈprɪk.əl/
Noun
one of several thin, sharp points that stick out of a plant or animal:
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The fruit can be eaten once the prickles have been removed.
Verb
If thin, sharp objects prickle you, they cause slight pain by touching against your skin:
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She lay on the grass and the stiff dry grass prickled the back of her legs.