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pricked

/prɪkt/

pricked up

Translations

prickedadjective

/prɪkt/

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.

Synonyms

prickverb

pricked

Past Simple

pricked

Past Simple

pricked

Past Participle

pricking

Gerund

/prɪk/

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.

Synonyms

prickpast participle

pricked

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

piqué

He examined the pricked fabric carefully before sewing.

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

Synonyms

Definitions

prickedadjective

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.

prickverb

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.

prickpast participle

Pierced or punctured with a sharp point.

He examined the pricked fabric carefully before sewing.