prick

UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/

Traductions

pricknoun
pricks
pl
UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
The nurse gave me a quick prick with the needle.
Медсестра быстро сделала мне укол иглой.
The cactus is covered in pricks to protect itself.
Кактус покрыт колючками для защиты.
The rose bush has a sharp prick on its stem.
У розового куста на стебле есть острый шип.
Traductions supplémentaires
prickverb
pricked
Past Simple
pricked
Past Participle
pricking
Gerund
UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
The thorn can prick your skin if you're not careful.
Шип может уколоть твою кожу, если ты не будешь осторожен.
Be careful not to prick your finger with the needle.
Будь осторожен, чтобы не уколоть палец иглой.
He used a pin to prick the balloon.
Он использовал булавку, чтобы проколоть шарик.
Traductions supplémentaires
prickadjective
UK
/prɪk/
US
/prɪk/
Attributive use of the noun, e.g., 'prick test'

Définitions

pricknoun
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.
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.
prickadjective
Attributive. Relating to or involving a prick or puncture.
The nurse performed a prick test on the patient's arm.