prickle
/ˈprɪkl/noun
उच्चारण प्रिकल
काँटा, (पौधे या जानवर की त्वचा का) नुकीला काँटा
Core word
noun
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[C]
a small sharp part on the stem or leaf of a plant or on the skin of some animals
काँटा, (पौधे या जानवर की त्वचा का) नुकीला काँटा
- Cactus plants are covered in prickles.
- the prickles of a hedgehog
- The prickles on the cactus scratched his arm.
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- A porcupine raises its prickles when it feels scared.
- Wear gloves when you cut the rose stems, because of the prickles.
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[C, usually sing.]
a slight stinging feeling on the skin, often caused by fear or excitement
चुभन, सिहरन, झुरझुरी
- She felt a prickle of fear on the back of her neck.
- A prickle of excitement ran through the crowd before the final over.
- A prickle ran down his spine when he heard the noise.
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- She felt a prickle on her skin from the wool.
- There was a prickle of excitement in the room before the results.
verb
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[I, T]
to give somebody an unpleasant feeling on their skin, as if a lot of small sharp points are pushing into it
चुभना, सुई-सी चुभन होना
- The woollen jumper prickled my skin.
- His eyes prickled with tears.
- The rough blanket prickled my neck all night.
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- The dry cloth prickles when it touches the skin.
- Does this shirt prickle you?
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[I] ~ (with sth)
to suddenly feel fear, anger or excitement, often with a stinging feeling on the skin
(डर या गुस्से से) रोंगटे खड़े होना, सिहरना
- The hair on the back of my neck prickled with fear.
- Her skin prickled with fear in the dark corridor.
- His skin prickled with excitement as the music began.
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- Her neck prickled when she heard footsteps behind her.
- The hairs on my arm prickled in the cold.