Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prick
verb, noun
/prɪk/
Definition
To pierce or make a small hole in something with a sharp point.
Examples
- She felt a prick of the needle during her vaccination.
- He decided to prick the balloon to see if it would pop.
- After getting a small prick on her finger, she quickly applied a bandage.
Meaning
Prick can refer to the action of puncturing, as well as to a sharp sensation or a small mark left on the skin.
Synonyms
- pierce
- puncture
- stab
