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1. www.oed.com › dictionary › pinprick_vpinprick verb - Oxford English Dictionary

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   The earliest known use of the verb pinprick is in the 1870s.. OED's earliest evidence for pinprick is from 1871, in the writing of W. Elder.. It is also recorded as a noun from the mid 1700s.

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   The meaning of PINPRICK is a small puncture made by or as if by a pin. How to use pinprick in a sentence.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › pinprickPINPRICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. a slight puncture made by or as if by a pin 2. a small irritation 3. to puncture with or as if with a pin.... Click for more definitions.

4. www.yourdictionary.com › pinprickPinprick Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Pinprick definition: A slight puncture made by or as if by a pin. ... verb To puncture with or as if with a pin. American Heritage. ... Pinprick Sentence Examples

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › pinprick_npinprick, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   The earliest known use of the word pinprick is in the mid 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for pinprick is from 1755, in a translation by Tobias Smollett, writer. pinprick is formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pin n.1, prick n. See etymology.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPINPRICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PINPRICK definition: 1. a very small hole in something where a pin or needle has been pushed into it, or a sudden pain…. Learn more.

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   What does pinprick mean?

   • Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Can you solve 4 words at once? Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of PINPRICK is a small puncture made by or as if by a pin. How to use pinprick in a sentence.

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   What is the origin of the term 'pinprick'?

   • The term 'pinprick' originates from 'pin' + 'prick'. It refers to a small puncture or wound made by a sharp instrument such as a pin. The term can also refer to a minor irritation or annoyance, or a feeling of minor physical discomfort.

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   Where did pinprick come from?

   • OED's earliest evidence for pinprick is from 1871, in the writing of W. Elder. It is also recorded as a noun from the mid 1700s. pinprick is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: pinprick n.

   pinprick, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   When was Pinprick first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb pinprick is in the 1870s. OED's earliest evidence for pinprick is from 1871, in the writing of W. Elder. It is also recorded as a noun from the mid 1700s. pinprick is formed within English, by conversion.

   pinprick, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What is the difference between pinprick and ice?

   • Research has shown that the ice is a better method of ascertaining a complete numbness that using a pinprick. Find similar words to pinprick using the buttons below. Pinprick definition: A slight puncture made by or as if by a pin.

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   What is a pinprick & how does it work?

   • Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2021 The teeny pinpricks force the skin to heal and build up stronger than before, while the device also deposits serum deeper into the skin. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 Nov. 2018 See all Example Sentences for pinprick

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › pinprickAll resources related to 'pinprick' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "PINPRICK": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.