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

The act of piercing something with a sharp point, or the stinging sensation this causes.

"A pricking sensation ran up her arm after the injection."

How to use pricking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of piercing something, or the sharp feeling that results.

Common pairings

a pricking sensation

Word forms

prickings plural

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Rhymes for pricking

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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.