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pricking

UK
/ˈprɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈprɪkɪŋ/
pricking up

Translations

prickingnoun
prickings
pl
The pricking of the needle was barely noticeable during the acupuncture session.
La piqûre de l’aiguille était à peine perceptible pendant la séance d’acupuncture.
She felt a pricking in her finger after touching the thorny bush.
Elle a senti un picotement dans son doigt après avoir touché le buisson épineux.
Synonyms
puncture
sting
piercing
jab
nicking
prickinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈprɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈprɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that causes or is accompanied by a sharp, stinging sensation.
He complained of a pricking pain in his lower back.
Il se plaignait d’une douleur picotante dans le bas du dos.
prickverb

pricking

Gerund

pricked
Past Simple
pricked
Past Participle
pricking
Gerund
UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
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
poncturerPour marquer ou tracer à l’aide de petits trous.
susciterAu figuré, pour provoquer une réaction ou un sentiment.
Synonyms
puncture
jab
pierce
stab
transfix
impale
skewer
prickgerund / present participle

pricking

Used attributively to denote something that is causing a sharp, stinging sensation.
piquantSensitif ou douloureux, avec une sensation de piqûre.
She tried to ignore the pricking pain in her ankle.
Elle a essayé d’ignorer la douleur piquante à la cheville.
Synonyms
prickling
tingling
stinging
piercing
pinpricking

Definitions

prickingnoun
The act of piercing or puncturing with a sharp point.
The pricking of the needle was barely noticeable during the acupuncture session.
A sensation of being pricked or a sharp, stinging feeling.
She felt a pricking in her finger after touching the thorny bush.
prickinggerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by a sharp, stinging sensation.
He complained of a pricking pain in his lower back.
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.
prickgerund / present participle
Causing or producing a sharp, stinging sensation.
She tried to ignore the pricking pain in her ankle.
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