Definitions

1. noun

a small puncture or hole in the skin

“She got a prick from a thorn while picking roses.”

2. verb

to stick or pierce something with a sharp object

“He pricked his finger with a needle while sewing.”

3. verb

to cause a sudden feeling of pain or discomfort

“The cold wind pricked at my skin, making me shiver.”

4. noun

a sharp point, especially one on a plant, such as a thorn

“The prick on the rose bush was very painful.”

5. noun

a small, usually sharp, projection, especially one on a surface

“The prick on the wall was a small, rusty nail.”