1. (

• prickling ,
• tingle ,
• tingling

) a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings ;

1. (

• prickle ,
• prick ,

) cause a prickling sensation ;

2. (

• tingle ,
• prickle

) cause a stinging or tingling sensation ;

3. (

• prickle ,
• prick

) make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample" ;