Definition of prick

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Prick (n.) To trace on a chart, as a ship's course..

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Spur :: Spur (v. t.) To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse..
Teasel :: Teasel (n.) A plant of the genus Dipsacus, of which one species (D. fullonum) bears a large flower head covered with stiff, prickly, hooked bracts. This flower head, when dried, is used for raising a nap on woolen cloth..
Artichoke :: Artichoke (n.) The Cynara scolymus, a plant somewhat resembling a thistle, with a dilated, imbricated, and prickly involucre. The head (to which the name is also applied) is composed of numerous oval scales, inclosing the florets, sitting on a broad receptacle, which, with the fleshy base of the scales, is much esteemed as an article of food..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To ride or guide with spurs; to spur; to goad; to incite; to urge on; -- sometimes with on, or off..
Thistly :: Thistly (a.) Fig.: Resembling a thistle or thistles; sharp; pricking.
Point :: Point (n.) An instrument which pricks or pierces, as a sort of needle used by engravers, etchers, lace workers, and others; also, a pointed cutting tool, as a stone cutter's point; -- called also pointer..
Tingle :: Tingle (v. i.) To have, or to cause, a sharp, thrilling sensation, or a slight pricking sensation..
Prick :: Prick (v.) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.
Aculeate :: Aculeate (a.) Having a sting; covered with prickles; sharp like a prickle.
Prick :: Prick (n.) To trace on a chart, as a ship's course..
Pungent :: Pungent (v. t.) Prickly-pointed; hard and sharp.
Pricking :: Pricking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pric.
Prick :: Prick (n.) To nick.
Prick :: Prick (v.) A mathematical point; -- regularly used in old English translations of Euclid.
Prickling :: Prickling (a.) Prickly.
Qualm :: Qualm (n.) A prick or scruple of conscience; uneasiness of conscience; compunction.
Prick :: Prick (n.) To make sharp; to erect into a point; to raise, as something pointed; -- said especially of the ears of an animal, as a horse or dog; and usually followed by up; -- hence, to prick up the ears, to listen sharply; to have the attention and interest strongly engaged..
Prick :: Prick (v. i.) To become sharp or acid; to turn sour, as wine..
Pricking :: Pricking (n.) A sensation of being pricked.
Weapon :: Weapon (n.) A thorn, prickle, or sting with which many plants are furnished..
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