prickle

UK
/ˈprɪk.əl/
US
/ˈprɪk.əl/

Translations

pricklenoun
prickles
pl
UK
/ˈprɪk.əl/
US
/ˈprɪk.əl/
The rose bush was covered in sharp prickles.
Розовый куст был покрыт острыми колючками.
The cactus has long prickles to protect itself.
У кактуса длинные шипы для защиты.
Additional translations
колючий волосок
prickleverb
prickled
Past Simple
prickled
Past Participle
prickling
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɪk.əl/
US
/ˈprɪk.əl/
The cactus needles prickle if you touch them.
Иглы кактуса колют, если их тронуть.
My skin starts to prickle when I get nervous.
Моя кожа начинает покалывать, когда я нервничаю.
prickleadjective
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., prickle cell) to denote relation to a prickle or spiny appearance

Definitions

pricklenoun
A small, sharp, pointed outgrowth on the surface of a plant or animal, resembling a thorn or spine.
The hedgehog's prickles stood on end when it sensed danger.
A tingling sensation on the skin, often caused by fear, excitement, or a physical stimulus.
She felt a prickle of fear run down her spine as she walked through the dark alley.
prickleverb
To cause a tingling or stinging sensation, often as a result of fear, excitement, or irritation.
The cold wind made her skin prickle with goosebumps.
To feel a tingling or stinging sensation.
His scalp began to prickle as he listened to the eerie story.
To pierce lightly or cover with small sharp points.
Barbed wire prickled his jacket as he climbed the fence.
prickleadjective
Attributive: relating to or resembling a prickle; having or appearing to have small sharp points.
Under the microscope, the prickle cells form a distinct layer in the epidermis.