prickling

• Sustantivo que designa una sensación somática parecida a muchos pinchazos diminutos, a menudo asociada con cosquilleo, hormigueo o ardor en la piel.

A noun referring to a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles, often associated with tingling or stinging feelings on the skin.

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1. Somatic sensationB2formal

   A physical feeling similar to being pricked by many tiny points, often associated with tingling or stinging.

   Sensación de hormigueo o picazón punzante

   • She felt a prickling sensation on her skin after sitting in the cold.
   • The anesthetic wore off, and a prickling returned to his fingers.
   • A strange prickling ran down her spine as she entered the dark room.

   Sinónimospins and needlespricklesmartingstingingtingletingling

• Verbo que describe la sensación de pequeños puntos afilados que tocan la piel, o la acción de causar esa sensación, similar a un cosquilleo punzante o un hormigueo agudo.

A verb used to describe the sensation of small, sharp points lightly touching the skin, or to cause such a sensation.

1. Cause a prickling sensationB2formal

   To produce a slight, sharp, stinging or tingling feeling on the skin.

   producir cosquilleo

   • The wool sweater prickled her arms.
   • His skin prickled with fear as he entered the dark room.
   • The cold wind prickled my cheeks.

   Sinónimositchpricksmartstingtingle

2. Cause a stinging or tingling sensationB2formal

   To cause a feeling of small, sharp, repeated stings or a slight numbness.

   Producir escozor u hormigueo

   • The antiseptic prickled when applied to the wound.
   • Her fingers prickled as the circulation returned.
   • The carbonation in the drink prickled his tongue.

   Sinónimospricksmartstingtingle

3. Make a small hole intoB2formal

   To pierce or make a tiny hole in something, as with a needle or a thorn.

   perforar ligeramente

   • He prickled the balloon with a pin.
   • The rose bush prickled her hand when she reached for the flower.
   • She carefully prickled the leather to mark the stitching line.

   Sinónimosboreperforatepierceprickpuncturestab