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/prik"sperr'/, n.a spur having a single sharp goad or point.[1680-90; PRICK + SPUR1]
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prickspur — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : an ancient spur with a single point * * * /prik sperr /, n. a spur having a single sharp goad or point. [1680 90; PRICK + SPUR1] … Useful english dictionary
prick — pricker, n. prickingly, adv. /prik/, n. 1. a puncture made by a needle, thorn, or the like. 2. a sharp point; prickle. 3. the act of pricking: the prick of a needle. 4. the state or sensation of being pricked. 5. a sharp pain caused by or as if… … Universalium
prod — v 1. poke, jab, punch, dig; prick, rowel, stick; nudge, elbow, shoulder, butt, boost; push, shove, drive, propel, move, get [s.o.] moving or going; press, hurry, hustle, rush, speed, quicken, accelerate. 2. goad, spur, prompt, thrust, give [s.o.] … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
