Pricker (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cactus had many prickers that made it difficult to handle.
- The rose bush had a few prickers that caught on her sleeve as she walked by.
- The gardener carefully trimmed the prickers from the stem before giving the bouquet to his wife.
- The succulent plant had sharp prickers that deterred pests from feeding on it.
- The thorny vine had prickers that made it hard to climb through the dense underbrush.
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Meaning 2
An awl for making small holes for brads or small screws.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.