English Dictionary

prick

/pɹɪk/

noun

A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing. / An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object. / (obsolete) A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.

I accidentally pricked my finger on a thorn.

意味（1）

A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.

意味（2）

An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.

意味（3）

(obsolete) A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.

意味（4）

(obsolete) A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot.

意味（5）

A small pointed object.

Pins, wooden pricks, nails, sprigs of rosemary.

意味（6）

The experience or feeling of being pierced or punctured by a small, sharp object.

I felt a sharp prick as the nurse took a sample of blood.

意味（7）

A feeling of remorse.

the pricks of conscience

意味（8）

(slang, vulgar) The penis.

意味（9）

(UK, Australia, US, New Zealand, Canada, slang, derogatory) Someone (especially a man or boy) who is unpleasant, rude or annoying.

意味（10）

(now historical) A small roll of yarn or tobacco.

意味（11）

The footprint of a hare.

意味（12）

(obsolete) A point or mark on the dial, noting the hour.

the prick of noon

意味（13）

(obsolete) The point on a target at which an archer aims; the mark; the pin.

they that shooten nearest the prick