Looking for the meaning of the word PRICKED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PRICKED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Prick
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English pricca (noun), prician (verb), probably of West Germanic origin and related to Low German and Dutch prik (noun), prikken (verb)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
prɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a small hole in (something) with a sharp point; pierce slightly
Short Definition:pierce slightly
Examples:- prick the potatoes with a fork
Definition:
(especially of a horse or dog) make (the ears) stand erect when on the alert
Short Definition:make ears stand erect
Examples:- the dog's ears were pricked
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