pricking

1. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The act of piercing or puncturing with a sharp point.

   The prickings of thorns

   the act of puncturing with a small point

2. (исчисляемое, переносно, неисчисляемое)A sensation that pricks, or causes sharp emotional pain.

   the prickings of conscience

3. (исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The driving of a nail into a horse's foot so as to produce lameness.

4. (архаичное, исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A nicking.

5. (архаичное, исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The tracking of a hare by its footprints.

6. (исчисляемое, устаревшее, неисчисляемое)Dressing oneself for show; prinking.

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