1. past tense of prick; pierced or punctured with a sharp point
2. past tense of prick; caused a sharp, stinging sensation
3. past tense of prick; made small holes in something

1. having small holes made by sharp points

Examples

• She pricked her finger on the rose thorn.
• The nurse pricked his arm with the needle.
• He pricked the balloon with a pin.
• The thorns pricked her skin as she walked through the bushes.
• She pricked the pie crust with a fork before baking.
• The pricked fabric allowed air to flow through.
• His conscience pricked him after telling the lie.