n. 1 puncture, pinhole, pinprick; hole, perforation For the blood test, the doctor made a tiny prick in my finger with a needle 2 sting, pinch, twinge, prickle, tingle, pain The teacher leapt from her chair the instant she felt the prick of the tack
v. 3 puncture, pierce, stab, jab, punch, perforate, riddle; lance Using a pin, prick tiny holes in the paper to let the steam escape The doctor pricked a boil on my neck. 4 stab, sting, hurt, prickle, pinch, bite, smart The hypodermic needle really pricked me when it went in