pricking

[US]/ˈprɪkɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈprɪkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a sharp pain or sensation caused by a prick; a mark or wound made by a sharp point

Phrases & Collocations

pricking pain

pricking sensation

pricking needle

pricking sound

pricking feeling

pricking injury

pricking method

pricking device

pricking tool

pricking motion

Example Sentences

she felt a pricking sensation in her finger.

the pricking of the needles was almost unbearable.

he winced at the pricking pain in his arm.

she had a pricking feeling of guilt after lying.

the pricking sound of thorns made him cautious.

he experienced a pricking sensation while getting a shot.

she ignored the pricking sensation and continued working.

there was a pricking feeling in her conscience.

the pricking sensation reminded him of his childhood.

as she walked through the bushes, she felt a pricking sensation on her legs.

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