"Prickle" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Prickle" Meaning

A sharp or pointed part, especially on the surface of a plant, such as a thorn or spine.

"Prickle" Examples

Usage Examples for "prickle"

Verb

The thorny plant caused painful prickles in the victim's skin after touching it carelessly.
A fellow criticized the politician for prickling his opponent with scathing words during the debate.
The prank call from an unknown number was meant to prick the curiosity of everyone at the office.
Her eyes pricked with tears when she watched a sad movie, causing her to break down emotionally after.
The scent of sharp citrus fill the air, prickling his nose and making him want to sniff some more.

Noun

A prickle of awareness pricked her conscience, and she decided to mend the friendship before it was too late.
The fish devoured the part of the prickle bush in the lake, unknowing that it was artificial, and contained no algae.
The aroma of coffee cake pricked her appetite, and the group laughed at her hunger.
The impressive prickles on the trumpet snail make up part of its unique characteristics.
Many coats of paint had added a prickle to the once-instinctive handrails that damaged her wrist every time she grasped them.