Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "prickle" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

aprickle prickle cell prickleback pricklefish prickleless pricklelike prickler pricklesome pricklet pricklingly prickly

Derived From

prick

Context

uk

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

aculeus itch pierce prick sting twinge

Manner Of

pierce prick

Related Terms

basket discomfort fifty hazelnut pound sensation sieve thorn tingling willow

Synonym Network

needle spine sting tingle

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