prickle
noun
a sharp point.
were prickling
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past progressiveof prickle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It was twilight in a spooky churchyard, and the hairs on the back of her neck were prickling.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
The snow was deep, and before long my legs to the knees were prickling and numb.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Hyrst's nerves were prickling with a mixture of fierce satisfaction and fear.
From The Legion of Lazarus by Edmond Hamilton
She staggered when she started to cross the room to Latisan; her hands and feet were prickling as the blood resumed its course in her veins.
From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Holman Day
