Meaning Of The Word Prickle

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prickle
verb: If your skin prickles, it feels as if a lot of small sharp points are being stuck into it, either because of something touching it or because you feel a strong emotion.

prickle in American English
any sharp point; specif., a small, sharply pointed spine lacking vascular tissue and growing from the tissue under the outer layer of a plant
to prick, as with a spine or thorn
to tingle
intransitive verb: to tingle as if pricked
noun: a sharp point
transitive verb: to prick lightly

prickle in British English
noun: a pointed process arising from the outer layer of a stem, leaf, etc, and containing no woody or conducting tissue
verb: to feel or cause to feel a stinging sensation

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