#1 prickle n. [spine, thorn, pricker, sticker, spikelet] a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf. wn
#2 prickle v. [prick] cause a prickling sensation. wn
#3 prickle v. [tingle] cause a stinging or tingling sensation. wn
#4 prickle v. [prick] make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample". wn
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