Definition

An object or tool that has a sharp point and is used to pierce or prick something.

Example

Be careful of the pricker when you handle the rose bush.

Conversation

I got a little cut while gardening today.

Ouch! Did you step on a pricker?

Yeah, it was a thorn from the rose bush.

Those can be really sharp; be careful next time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pricker → The word originates from Middle English 'prikken', meaning to pierce or prick. It refers to an object or person that pricks or pierces.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'pierces' or 'pricks' — that's what a pricker does.

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