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Pinprick Meaning in English

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Definition

A tiny hole or a sharp, slight pain caused by something like a pin; also used for something very small or minor.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for very small holes or pain, especially from needles or pins. Figuratively, it refers to something insignificant or a tiny spot of light. Used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Example Sentences

Don’t worry, the pain will just be a quick pinprick.

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I felt a pinprick on my finger when I touched the needle.

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There was a tiny pinprick of blood on his arm.

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The light looked like a pinprick in the dark sky.

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After the shot, all I felt was a little pinprick, nothing more.

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At night, the stars are just tiny pinpricks of light overhead.

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