1. (verb) spine, thorn, prickle, pricker, sticker, spikelet
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
Synonyms: irritant, sticker, spikelet, stumper, prickle, pricker, bradawl, paster, thorn, gummed label, spinal column, spur, back, poser, backbone, acantha, spine, toughie, rachis, dagger, vertebral column
2. (verb) prickle, prick
cause a prickling sensation
Synonyms: sting, tingle, goad, prick, prickle, twinge, prick up, bite, cock up
3. (verb) tingle, prickle
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
Synonyms: prickle, prick, tingle
4. (verb) prickle, prick
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
Synonyms: sting, tingle, goad, prick, prickle, twinge, prick up, bite, cock up
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Synonyms for prickle 
