01 n. One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle.
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1.
One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle.
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2.
One who spurs forward; a light horseman.“The prickers, who rode foremost, . . . halted.” — Sir W. Scott.
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3.
A priming wire; a priming needle, -- used in blasting and gunnery.
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4.
A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, -- used in sailmaking.(Naut.)