1. small holes or punctures made by sharp points
2. sharp pointed objects or thorns

1. third person singular present of prick; pierces or punctures with a sharp point
2. third person singular present of prick; causes a sharp stinging sensation

Examples

• The rose bush pricks anyone who touches it.
• She felt tiny pricks on her skin from the thorns.
• The needle pricks the fabric as it sews.
• The cold wind pricks his face.
• Small pricks in the balloon caused it to deflate slowly.
• The cactus has sharp pricks all over its surface.