pricking

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o sensación de pinchar o perforar con un objeto pequeño y puntiagudo, o un dolor agudo y breve como de aguja.

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.

   acción de pinchar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosperforationpiercingprickpuncturestabsticking

• Verbo que designa la acción de hacer un pequeño agujero o marca en una superficie con un objeto punzante, o de causar una sensación aguda y punzante.

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.

   pinchar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosborejablanceperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Cause a stinging painB1formal

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

   Producir un dolor punzante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosburnpricklesmartstingtingle

3. Raise or erectB2formal

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

   levantar o erguir

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscockerectperkraise

   Antónimosdropflattenlower

4. Urge or provokeB2formal

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

   incitar, aguijonear

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgoadimpelinciteneedleprodpromptprovokespurstimulateurge

   Antónimosdeterdiscouragedissuade

5. Cause a prickling sensationB2informal

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

   Producir una sensación de hormigueo

   • 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.

   Sinónimositchpricklestingtingle

6. Cause sharp emotional painC1formal

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

   herir (emocionalmente)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscutgallhurtpiercestingwound

   Antónimoscomfortconsolereassuresoothe

7. Deliver a stingB1informal

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

   Picar (causar escozor)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbiteburnsmartstingtingle

Variantes phrasalprick up