CEFR B1

prick

verb

Meaning

Make a small hole in something with a sharp, pointed object.

Examples

The nurse told me to stay still while she pricked my skin for the test.
Be careful not to prick your finger on the rose thorns while pruning the bushes.

Synonyms: poke, pierce, puncture, perforate

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prick (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪk/

Definition

Make a small hole in something with a sharp, pointed object.

Examples

The nurse told me to stay still while she pricked my skin for the test.
Be careful not to prick your finger on the rose thorns while pruning the bushes.
The tailor pricked the fabric to mark where the button should be sewn.

How to Use prick

prick with (prepositional phrase): To use a specific object to pierce something. — "He pricked the balloon with a pin."
prick up one's ears (idiom): To listen suddenly and attentively. — "The dog pricked up its ears when it heard the front door open."

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