Synonyms of prickle

Noun

1. spine, thorn, prickle, pricker, sticker, spikelet, aculeus

usage: a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

Verb

1. prickle, prick, prick, sting, twinge

usage: cause a prickling sensation

2. tingle, prickle, itch

usage: cause a stinging or tingling sensation

3. prickle, prick, pierce

usage: make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"

Definition and meaning of prickle (Dictionary)