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Vocabulary Entry
prick
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A small puncture or mark made by a pointed object.
Example Sentences
"She felt a prick on her finger after touching the thorn."
"The doctor used a needle to make a small prick for the test."
"He noticed a prick on his arm from the insect bite."
V
verb
To puncture or make a small hole in something.
Example Sentences
"Be careful not to prick yourself with the needle."
"He pricked the balloon with a pin, causing it to burst."
"She pricked the surface of the dough to allow steam to escape."
A
adjective
Sharp or pointed; often used in informal contexts to suggest a minor annoyance.
Example Sentences
"His prick comments made her feel uncomfortable."
"The prick sensation on her skin indicated an allergy."
"He had a prick attitude that often annoyed his friends."