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prick meaning in Sanskrit

अष्ट्रा aṣṭrā

/pɹɪk/

prick in Sanskrit: अष्ट्रा (aṣṭrā). In English, prick means a small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.

Sanskrit words for prick

small pointed object
अष्ट्रा aṣṭrā

English meaning of prick

  1. noun A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.
  2. noun An indentation or small mark made with a pointed object.
  3. noun A dot or other diacritical mark used in writing; a point.
  4. noun A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot.

Full definition of prick

prick in a sentence

  • I felt a sharp prick as the nurse took a sample of blood.
  • John hardly felt the needle prick his arm when the adept nurse drew blood.
  • to prick holes in paper

Synonyms of prick

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Questions about prick in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of prick in Sanskrit?
Prick in Sanskrit is अष्ट्रा (aṣṭrā).
prick इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Prick: अष्ट्रा (aṣṭrā).
What does prick mean in English?
Prick means a small hole or perforation, caused by piercing.

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