nounπShareA small hole or perforation, caused by piercing."The tiny pricks in the cardboard box let in just enough light to see inside. "markpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn indentation or small mark made with a pointed object."The sewing pattern showed where to attach the sleeves with tiny pricks made by a needle. "markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point."The student carefully added the pricks of the braille alphabet to the page, feeling each raised dot with her fingertips. "markwritinglanguagepointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot."After dusting, there were still pricks of sawdust clinging to the table. "amountpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small pointed object."The sewing kit contained a variety of needles and pricks for different fabrics. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object."I felt a sharp prick as the nurse took a sample of blood."sensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA feeling of remorse."After accidentally deleting his sister's important school project, he felt definite pricks of guilt. "guiltmindemotioncharactersoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone (especially a man or boy) who is unpleasant, rude or annoying.""The new intern was acting like a real prick, making fun of everyone's lunch." "characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small roll of yarn or tobacco."The elderly woman carefully collected the pricks of yarn that had fallen from her knitting basket. "itemmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe footprint of a hare."The snow showed a clear trail of tiny pricks, revealing where the hare had crossed the field. "animalmarknatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point or mark on the dial, noting the hour."The antique clock had delicate gold pricks to mark each hour, instead of numbers. "timemarknumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin."The archer carefully adjusted her stance, focusing intently on the pricks at the center of the target. "pointmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pierce or puncture slightly."John hardly felt the needle prick his arm when the adept nurse drew blood."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form by piercing or puncturing."to prick a pattern for embroidery"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark or denote by a puncture; to designate by pricking; to choose; to mark."The teacher pricked the map to show the exact location of the ancient city. "markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark the surface of (something) with pricks or dots; especially, to trace a shipβs course on (a chart)."The navigator carefully pricks the ship's daily position on the chart with a fine needle. "nauticalsailingmarkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run a middle seam through the cloth of a sail."The sailmaker carefully pricks the canvas along the marked line to create a strong, even seam. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix by the point; to attach or hang by puncturing."to prick a knife into a board"actionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be punctured; to suffer or feel a sharp pain, as by puncture."A sore finger pricks."sensationbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or become sharp; to erect into a point; to raise, as something pointed; said especially of the ears of an animal, such as a horse or dog; and usually followed by up."The dog pricks its ears up at the sound of a car approaching. "animalbodysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsually in the form prick out: to plant (seeds or seedlings) in holes made in soil at regular intervals."This morning, we will prick out the tomato seedlings from the seed tray and transplant them into individual pots. "agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incite, stimulate, goad."The coach pricks his team with motivational speeches to push them harder during practice. "actionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge one's horse on; to ride quickly."He pricks his horse and gallops towards the finish line. "actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect with sharp pain; to sting, as with remorse."Seeing his old friend succeed, after he had once doubted him, pricks his conscience. "mindsensationemotionsoulguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make acidic or pungent."The lime juice pricks the salsa, giving it a tangy flavor. "sensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become sharp or acid; to turn sour, as wine."The homemade apple cider, left out in the sun for too long, pricks on the tongue. "fooddrinkchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo aim at a point or mark."The archer pricks his arrow at the center of the target before releasing. "actionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsually as prick up: to dress or adorn; to prink."Before the school dance, Maria pricks herself up with her favorite jewelry and a touch of makeup. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
