prick vs pricking

pricking vs prick

prick and pricking both are nouns.

prick is a verb but pricking is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prick	Yes	No	Yes	No
pricking	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prick and pricking are synonyms defined as:

prick and pricking: the act of puncturing with a small point

prick (noun)	pricking (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	the act of puncturing with a small point
obscene terms for penis
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface

prick (verb)	pricking (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
deliver a sting to
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation

Difference between prick and pricking

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