Definition of pricker Pricker
prick•er
We found 16 definitions of pricker from 6 different sources.
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What does pricker mean?
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| pricker - a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf | ||
| spine, thorn, prickle, sticker, spikelet | ||
| aculeus a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect | ||
| pricker - an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws | ||
| bradawl | ||
| awl a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- pricker (n.)
One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle. - pricker (n.)
One who spurs forward; a light horseman. - pricker (n.)
A priming wire; a priming needle, -- used in blasting and gunnery. - pricker (n.)
A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, -- used in sailmaking.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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pricker
A small marline-spike for making and stretching the holes for points and rope-bands in sails. Also, the priming-wire of a gun. Also, a northern name for the basking-shark.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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pricker
A light horseman was formerly so called. -
pricker
A priming-wire (which see).
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🔤- pricker, noun, singular of prickers.
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