Pricking and Prick

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Pricking noun - The act of puncturing with a small point.

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Prick is a synonym for pricking. In some cases you can use "Prick" instead the word "Pricking" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: prick, prickly, prickle, pricked, pricker

Prick noun - The act of puncturing with a small point.

Usage example: he gave the balloon a small prick

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Pricking is a synonym for prick in pang topic. You can use "Pricking" instead a noun "Prick".

Nearby Words: prickly, prickle, pricked, pricking, pricker

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