pricking

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder das Gefühl bezeichnet, mit einem kleinen spitzen Gegenstand zu stechen oder zu durchstechen; auch ein leichtes stechendes oder kribbelndes Gefühl.

A noun referring to the action or sensation of being pierced or punctured with a small, sharp point.

1. Act of puncturingB2formal

   The action of making a small hole or mark on a surface with a sharp point.

   Durchstechen

   • The pricking of the balloon caused a loud pop.
   • She felt a sharp pricking as the needle entered her skin.
   • The pricking of the paper with a pin left tiny holes.

   Synonymeperforationpiercingprickpuncturestabsticking

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, bei der mit einem spitzen Gegenstand ein kleines Loch oder eine Markierung auf einer Oberfläche erzeugt wird, oder um ein stechendes, brennendes Gefühl hervorzurufen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small hole or mark on the surface of something with a sharp point, or to cause a sharp, stinging sensation.

1. Make a small holeB1formal

   To pierce or make a tiny hole in something using a sharp object like a needle or thorn.

   Anstechen

   • She pricked her finger while sewing a button.
   • The nurse pricked his arm with a needle to draw blood.
   • Be careful not to prick the balloon with that pin.

   Synonymeborejablanceperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Cause a stinging painB1formal

   To produce a sharp, sudden, stinging sensation on the skin or body.

   Einen stechenden Schmerz verursachen

   • The cold wind pricked his cheeks as he walked outside.
   • A thorn pricked her hand when she touched the rose bush.
   • The injection pricked for just a moment before it was over.

   Synonymeburnpricklesmartstingtingle

3. Raise or erectB2formal

   To cause something to stand up or become raised, often referring to ears or head.

   Aufrichten

   • The dog pricked its ears at the sound of the doorbell.
   • He pricked his head up when he heard his name called.
   • The horse pricked its ears forward, alert to the noise.

   Synonymecockerectperkraise

   Antonymedropflattenlower

4. Urge or provokeB2formal

   To stimulate or encourage someone to act, as if with a pointed stick.

   Anstacheln

   • His conscience pricked him to apologize for the mistake.
   • The coach pricked the team into action with a sharp whistle.
   • She was pricked by curiosity to explore the old attic.

   Synonymegoadimpelinciteneedleprodpromptprovokespurstimulateurge

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuade

5. Cause a prickling sensationB2informal

   To produce a tingling or prickling feeling on the skin, often due to emotion or touch.

   Ein Kribbeln verursachen

   • The wool sweater pricked his skin, making him itch.
   • A feeling of fear pricked at the back of her neck.
   • The static electricity pricked his fingers when he touched the metal.

   Synonymeitchpricklestingtingle

6. Cause sharp emotional painC1formal

   To inflict a sudden, sharp emotional hurt, such as guilt or regret.

   Stechen

   • Her words pricked his pride, leaving him feeling wounded.
   • The memory of the argument pricked his conscience for days.
   • A pang of jealousy pricked her heart when she saw them together.

   Synonymecutgallhurtpiercestingwound

   Antonymecomfortconsolereassuresoothe

7. Deliver a stingB1informal

   To cause a sharp, painful sensation similar to a sting from an insect or plant.

   Stechen

   • The nettle pricked his leg, leaving a red welt.
   • A bee pricked her arm when she accidentally disturbed the hive.
   • The cactus spine pricked his finger, drawing a drop of blood.

   Synonymebiteburnsmartstingtingle

Phrasal-Variantenprick up