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PINPRICK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pinprick.

Pinprick - as a noun

A minor annoyance

Small puncture (as if made by a pin)

Pinprick - as a verb

To produce a jabbing sensation, like a pinprick, in.

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

To puncture with a tiny hole or holes.

Example Sentences

"She felt a pinprick on her skin as the doctor administered the injection."
"Be careful while sewing; even a small pinprick can cause bleeding."
"The mosquito left a small pinprick on my arm."
"He winced with pain as the pinprick penetrated his finger."
"The needle left a pinprick of blood on his white shirt."
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Word Game Points

Is PINPRICK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pinprick is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PINPRICK has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PINPRICK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pinprick is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PINPRICK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PINPRICK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pinprick is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PINPRICK has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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