| pricker | 1. One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle. 2. One who spurs forward; a light horseman. "The prickers, who rode foremost, . . . Halted." (Sir W. Scott) 3. A priming wire; a priming needle, used in blasting and gunnery. 4. A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, used in sailmaking. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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