pricker

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña punta sobresaliente, como una espina en un tallo o una hoja, o una herramienta puntiaguda, como un punzón, que se emplea para hacer agujeros pequeños para clavos o tornillos finos.

A noun referring to a small sharp-pointed tip, such as a spike on a stem or leaf, or a tool like an awl used for making small holes for brads or small screws.

1. Sharp point on a plantC1formal

   A small, sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf, such as a thorn or prickle.

   Púa o espina de planta

   • The rose stem had a small pricker that caught my sleeve.
   • Be careful of the prickers on that bush; they can scratch you.
   • He removed the prickers from the cactus before handling it.

   Sinónimosbarbneedlepricklespikespinestickerthorn

2. Tool for making holesC1formal

   An awl or similar tool used for making small holes, especially for brads or small screws.

   Lezna o punzón para agujerear

   • The carpenter used a pricker to mark the spot for the screw.
   • She picked up a pricker to make a pilot hole in the wood.
   • A pricker is essential for precise work with small fasteners.

   Sinónimosawlbradawlpunchspike