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Meaning of
pinprick
in English
pinprick
us
/ˈpɪnprɪk/
uk
/ˈpɪnprɪk/
#uncommon
Plural
pinpricks
Definitions
Noun
a
small
puncture
from
a
sharp
point
The
nurse
gave
me
a
pinprick
to
draw
some
blood
for
the
test
.
a
minor
annoying
injury
;
slight
damage
The
pinprick
of
criticism
from
her
boss
made
her
feel
a
bit
upset
.
Verb
to
cause
a
sharp
stinging
feeling
The
doctor's
injection
caused
a
pinprick
sensation
in
my
arm
.
to
puncture
with
tiny
holes
or
a
small
point
The
tailor
used
a
needle
to
pinprick
the
fabric
and
create
a
decorative
pattern
.
