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pinprick

The correct spelling is pinprick.

How to pronounce pinprick

noun

Say it like: Pin-pri-k

The correct spelling is pinprick. An insignificant puncture made by a pin or similar point. For example: "The water pinpricked her face as she stepped into the shower."

Usage Examples

The water pinpricked her face as she stepped into the shower.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An insignificant puncture made by a pin or similar point.
  2. 2.A mildly annoying wound or damage.

verb

  1. 1.To produce a jabbing sensation, like a pinprick, in.
  2. 2.To puncture with a tiny hole or holes.

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