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pricked

/prɪkt/

pricked up

prickedadjective

/prɪkt/

Translations

piquéSe dit d’une surface ou d’une peau marquée de petites pointes ou de piqûres.

The pricked surface of the cactus made it difficult to handle without gloves.

La surface piquée du cactus rendait sa manipulation difficile sans gants.

Additional translations

dresséSe dit surtout des oreilles d’un animal, en position redressée et attentive.

percéPlus rare ; insiste sur l’idée de petites perforations ou de marques de perforation.

Definitions

Having a surface or texture that is marked by small, sharp points or punctures.

The pricked surface of the cactus made it difficult to handle without gloves.

Feeling a slight, sharp sensation, often as a result of being pierced or poked.

Her pricked skin tingled after brushing against the thorny bush.

Of an animal's ears: erect and pointing forward, indicating alertness.

The fox froze, its pricked ears twitching at the slightest sound.

Synonyms

prickverb

pricked

Past Simple

pricked

Past Simple

pricked

Past Participle

pricking

ing-form

/prɪk/

Translations

piquer

She pricked her finger on the thorn while picking roses.

Elle s’est piqué le doigt sur l’épine en cueillant des roses.

Additional translations

susciterAu figuré, pour provoquer une réaction ou un sentiment.

poncturerPour marquer ou tracer à l’aide de petits trous.

Definitions

To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.

She pricked her finger on the thorn while picking roses.

To cause a sharp, stinging pain or sensation.

The cold wind pricked his skin as he walked outside.

To provoke or stimulate a feeling or reaction.

The news report pricked his conscience, prompting him to volunteer.

To mark or outline with small holes or dots.

The tailor pricked the fabric to mark where the seams should be sewn.

Synonyms

pricknoun

Definitions

A small, sharp, localized pain, typically caused by a needle or thorn.

She felt a prick on her finger when she touched the rose bush.

A small hole or puncture made by a sharp object.

The balloon deflated quickly after a prick from a pin.

A small, sharp pang of emotion, especially of conscience, regret, or guilt.

He felt a prick of conscience after lying to his friend.

A derogatory term for a person regarded as unpleasant or contemptible.

He was acting like a real prick during the meeting.

Vulgar slang: the penis.

He bragged about the size of his prick.

prickpast participle

pricked

Used of something that has been pierced or punctured with a sharp point.

Translations

piqué

He examined the pricked fabric carefully before sewing.

Il a examiné le tissu piqué avec attention avant de coudre.

Definitions

Pierced or punctured with a sharp point.

He examined the pricked fabric carefully before sewing.

Synonyms

prickadjective

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to or involving a prick or puncture.

The nurse performed a prick test on the patient's arm.

prickgerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing or producing a sharp, stinging sensation.

She tried to ignore the pricking pain in her ankle.