pricking

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of puncturing with a small point
  2. verb make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
  3. verb cause a stinging pain

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