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pinpricking

UK
/ˈpɪn.prɪk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪn.prɪk.ɪŋ/

Translations

pinprickverb

pinpricking

Gerund

pinpricked
Past Simple
pinpricked
Past Participle
pinpricking
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɪn.prɪk/
US
/ˈpɪn.prɪk/
The cold wind pinpricked her skin as she stepped outside.
Le vent froid lui piquait la peau lorsqu’elle est sortie.
parsemer de points minuscules
Stars pinpricked the clear night sky.
Des étoiles parsemaient le ciel nocturne dégagé de points minuscules.

Definitions

pinprickverb
To cause a small, sharp pain or irritation, similar to being pricked by a pin.
The cold wind pinpricked her skin as she stepped outside.
To mark or pierce with many tiny points or dots, often of light or color.
Stars pinpricked the clear night sky.
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