Dictionary Entry
pinprick
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Meaning
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A tiny, sharp puncture or mark, like one made by a pin, or a very small spot of light or color.
Example Sentence
The doctor gave me a tiny pinprick on my arm to test for an allergy.
Usage Note
To describe a very small hole, mark, or point of light, often implying something minor or insignificant, like a tiny spot of pain or a distant star.
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