noun
pricking
PRIH-kihng
Pricking (noun) means the act of piercing something with a sharp point, or the stinging sensation this causes. Example: “A pricking sensation ran up her arm after the injection.”
noun
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The act of piercing something with a sharp point, or the stinging sensation this causes.
"the prickings of conscience"
"A pricking sensation ran up her arm after the injection."
How to use pricking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of piercing something, or the sharp feeling that results.
Common pairings
a pricking sensation
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Word forms
- Plural
- prickings
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Rhymes for pricking
licking
picking
kicking
dicking
ticking
nicking
fricking
sticking
clicking
tricking
flicking
panicking
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pricking” mean?
The word “pricking” means the act of piercing something with a sharp point, or the stinging sensation this causes. In plain terms, the action of piercing something, or the sharp feeling that results.
How do you pronounce “pricking”?
“Pricking” is pronounced PRIH-kihng (/ˈpɹɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pricking” in a sentence?
Here is “pricking” used in a sentence: “A pricking sensation ran up her arm after the injection.”
What part of speech is “pricking”?
“Pricking” is a noun.
