Get to know Prickle better with 2 real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like prick or itch.
Prickle meaning
- A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), informally called a "thorn".
- A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.
- A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
Synonyms of Prickle
Using Prickle
- The main meaning on this page is: A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), informally called a "thorn". | A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn. | A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
- Useful related words include: prick, itch, tingle, twinge.
Context around Prickle
- Average sentence length in these examples: 17 words
- Position in the sentence: 0 start, 1 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 2 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Prickle
- In this selection, "prickle" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 17 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, tiny and skin stand out and add context to how "prickle" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a tiny prickle on the and the skin prickle. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "prickle" sits close to words such as aabc, aacr and aacsb, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with prickle
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A good lick of acidity and a tiny prickle on the tongue a foil to the sweetness. (17 words)
The mere sight of Weaving in a position of authority is enough to make the skin prickle. (17 words)
A good lick of acidity and a tiny prickle on the tongue a foil to the sweetness. (17 words)
The mere sight of Weaving in a position of authority is enough to make the skin prickle. (17 words)
Example sentences (2)
A good lick of acidity and a tiny prickle on the tongue a foil to the sweetness.
The mere sight of Weaving in a position of authority is enough to make the skin prickle.