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pinprick

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pin·prick  (pnprk)
n.
1. A slight puncture made by or as if by a pin.
2. An insignificant wound.
3. A minor annoyance.
tr.v. pin·pricked, pin·prick·ing, pin·pricks
To puncture with or as if with a pin.

pinprick [ˈpɪnˌprɪk]
n
1. a slight puncture made by or as if by a pin
2. a small irritation
vb
(tr) to puncture with or as if with a pin
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pinprick - a minor annoyance
annoyance, botheration, irritation, vexation - the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
2.pinprick - small puncture (as if made by a pin)
puncture - a small hole made by a sharp object
Translations
pinprick [ˈpɪnprɪk] N (lit) → pinchazo m (fig) → pequeña molestia f
pinprick [ˈpɪnˌprɪk] npuntura di spillo
pinprick [ˈpɪnˌprɪk] npuntura di spillo


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Death seemed to follow instantly the slightest pinprick of a bowman's arrow, nor apparently did one ever miss its goal.
These pinpricks have stabbed me to the heart, and I have not the strength to bear it.
 
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