Cool MateMeaning of Pinprick
A small puncture or a slight, sharp pain.
In simple words: A tiny hole or small pain.
Pinprick in a sentence
- She felt a pinprick on her finger after touching the cactus.
- The doctor used a pinprick to test for allergies.
- He noticed a pinprick in the balloon before it popped.
- A pinprick of light broke through the darkness.
- She winced at the pinprick of the needle during her vaccination.
How to use Pinprick
Used to describe a minor injury or irritation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but may sound overly dramatic in trivial matters.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine a tiny pin making a small hole - a pinprick!
Related words
Collocations with Pinprick
- pinprick pain
- pinprick wound
- pinprick test
Synonyms for Pinprick
- puncture
- piercing
- sting
Opposites of Pinprick
- hugeness
- bigness
- expanse
Common mistakes with Pinprick
- Confusing with 'prick', which has a different meaning.
- Using 'pinprick' to describe large injuries.
- Saying 'pin prick' with a space, which is incorrect.
Pinprick appears in
Pinprick in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وخزة دبوس
فتحة صغيرة أو ألم بسيط.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আলপিন ফোঁটা
একটা ছোট্ট ফুটো বা হালকা ব্যথা।
- GermanDeutsch
Nadelstich
Ein winziges Loch oder ein kleiner Schmerz.
- SpanishEspañol
Pinchazo
Un agujerito o un dolor pequeño.
- Persianفارسی
سوراخ کوچک، درد خفیف
یک سوراخ ریز یا درد کوچک.
- FrenchFrançais
Picotement, piqûre d'épingle
Un tout petit trou ou une petite douleur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सुई चुभना
एक छोटा सा छेद या हल्का दर्द।
- ItalianItaliano
Puntura di spillo
Un minuscolo foro o un piccolo dolore.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Picada de alfinete
Um buraquinho ou uma dorzinha.
- RussianРусский
Pinprick
Крошечная дырочка или небольшая боль.
- Urduاردو
سوئی
ایک ننھا سا سوراخ یا معمولی درد۔
- Chinese中文
针刺
一个小洞或者一点小痛。
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- TrueA1
connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed
- Is it true
A question asking if a statement or fact is correct.
- HospitalA1
a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
- CenterA1
the middle point or part of something
- ThreatenB2
to say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want
- They never do
A phrase indicating that a group never performs an action.
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Frequently asked questions about Pinprick
What does Pinprick mean?
A tiny hole or small pain.
What is the definition of Pinprick?
A small puncture or a slight, sharp pain.
How do you use Pinprick in a sentence?
She felt a pinprick on her finger after touching the cactus.
Can you give another example of Pinprick?
The doctor used a pinprick to test for allergies.
What are synonyms for Pinprick?
Common alternatives include puncture, piercing, sting.
What is the opposite of Pinprick?
Opposite meanings include hugeness, bigness, expanse.
What words go with Pinprick?
It commonly pairs with pinprick pain, pinprick wound, pinprick test.
What are common mistakes when using Pinprick?
Confusing with 'prick', which has a different meaning. Using 'pinprick' to describe large injuries. Saying 'pin prick' with a space, which is incorrect.
How do you pronounce Pinprick?
US: //ˈpɪnprɪk//, UK: //ˈpɪnprɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pinprick?
Used to describe a minor injury or irritation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but may sound overly dramatic in trivial matters.