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to prick
01
pinchar, picar
to create a small hole using a needle, thorn, or a similar sharp object
Transitive: to prick sth
02
provocar, estimular
to provoke with the intention of causing a reaction or response
Ditransitive: to prick sb to do sth
03
erguir, levantar
(of an animal) to make its ears stand upright or become erect
Transitive: to prick ears
04
picar, irritar
to provoke a sense of mental or emotional discomfort
Transitive: to prick sb
05
picar, pinchar
to feel a sharp, stinging pain
Intransitive
Prick
01
idiota, imbécil
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
02
punción, pinchazo
the act of puncturing with a small point
03
pene, verg@
obscene terms for penis
04
hendidura, muesca
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
prick
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pricker
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pricker
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pricking
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pricking
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Ejemplo
She pricked her finger with a needle while sewing.
The nurse pricked the patient's arm to draw a blood sample.
In gardening, thorns can prick your skin if you're not careful.
To release air, he pricked the balloon with a pin.
The chef pricked the pastry with a fork before baking to prevent it from puffing up.
