1. (

• spine ,
• thorn ,
• prickle ,
• pricker ,
• sticker ,
• spikelet

) a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf ;

1. (

• prickle ,
• prick ,

) cause a prickling sensation ;

2. (

• tingle ,
• prickle

) cause a stinging or tingling sensation ;

3. (

• prickle ,
• prick

) make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample" ;