Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prickle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pierce | No | No | Yes | No |
prickle (noun) | pierce (noun) |
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a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf |
prickle (verb) | pierce (verb) |
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make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn | make a hole into |
cause a stinging or tingling sensation | penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument |
cause a prickling sensation | cut or make a way through |
move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply | |
sound sharply or shrilly |