pricker

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena ponta ou projeção afiada, como um espinho no caule ou na folha de uma planta ou o ferrão de um inseto; também se refere a uma ferramenta pontiaguda, como um furador ou sovela, usada para fazer pequenos furos para pregos ou parafusos.

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.

   Espinho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarbneedlepricklespikespinestickerthorn

2. Tool for making holesC1formal

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

   Sovela

   • 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.

   Sinônimosawlbradawlpunchspike