pinprick
/ˈpɪnˌprɪk/
noun
plural
pinpricks
plural
pinpricks
Britannica Dictionary definition of PINPRICK
[count]
1
:
a small hole that is made by a pin or other sharp tool
:
pinhole
2
:
a very small point or dot
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often + of
3
:
a slight but sharp pain caused by a pin or needle
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often used figuratively