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prick·er (pr

1. One, such as a pricking tool, that pierces or pricks.

2. A prickle or thorn.

pricker [ˈprɪkə]

1. a person or thing that pricks

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) US a thorn; prickle

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Noun	1.	pricker - 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.	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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