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pricker

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prick·er  (prkr)
n.
1. One, such as a pricking tool, that pierces or pricks.
2. A prickle or thorn.
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Noun1.prickerpricker - a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
prickle, spikelet, sticker, thorn, spine
aculeus - a stiff sharp-pointed plant process
glochid, glochidium - a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti)
2.prickerpricker - 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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One noontide I was by Franklin Swinton's gate, when up he rides with a yeoman pricker at his heels.
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