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prickle
/ˈpɹɪkəl/
noun 5verb 2
Collocations
3ADJ.
brown, sharp
VERB + PRICKLE
got, like, makes
PREP.
on
Definitions
noun
1
A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), informally called a "thorn".
2
A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.
The plants that have prickles are, thorns, black and white, briar, rose, lemon-trees,[…]
3
A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
4
A kind of willow basket.
If I had but a pottle of Sacke, like a sharp prickle, / To knock my nose against when I am nodding
The prickle is a brown willow basket, in which walnuts are imported into this country from the Continent; they are about thirty inches deep, and in bulk rather larger than a gallon measure; they are used only by the vendors of walnuts.
5
A sieve of hazelnuts, weighing about fifty pounds.
verb
1
To feel a prickle.
2
To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.
Guilt prickled me. It was about to get much worse.
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The plants that have prickles are, thorns, black and white, briar, rose, lemon-trees,[…]
Wiktionary02
If I had but a pottle of Sacke, like a sharp prickle, / To knock my nose against when I am nodding
Wiktionary03
The prickle is a brown willow basket, in which walnuts are imported into this country from the Continent; they are about thirty inches deep, and in bulk rather larger than a gallon measure; they are u
Wiktionary04
Guilt prickled me. It was about to get much worse.
Wiktionary05
Just the thought of it makes my skin prickle.
Tatoeba · #894421306
They got a prickle on their arm.
Tatoeba · #11536022Usage Notes
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