Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prick | Yes | No | Yes | No |
slit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
prick (noun) | slit (noun) |
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the act of puncturing with a small point | a long narrow opening |
obscene terms for penis | obscene terms for female genitals |
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | a narrow fissure |
a depression scratched or carved into a surface | a depression scratched or carved into a surface |
prick (verb) | slit (verb) |
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make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn | cut a slit into |
deliver a sting to | make a clean cut through |
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 |