Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pricking
verb
/prɪkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of piercing or puncturing with a sharp object.
Examples
- She felt a pricking sensation in her finger after touching the thorn.
- The doctor used a needle for pricking the skin to draw blood.
- He winced at the pricking of the bee sting on his arm.
Meaning
Pricking refers to the sensation or action of making a small hole in something with a pointed object, often causing a sharp pain or discomfort.
Synonyms
- piercing
- puncturing
- sting
