pricker — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who pricks.

2. A tool for pricking.

   Examples

   The pricker was used to level the fire half-way up the bank and that was that.

3. A prickle or thorn.

4. Any of several American prickly woody vines of the genus Smilax; greenbrier.

5. One who spurs forward; a light-horseman.

   Examples

   The prickers, who rode foremost, […] halted.

6. A priming wire; a priming needle, used in blasting and gunnery.

7. A small marlinespike used in sailmaking.

Noun

1. a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

   Synonyms

   spinethornpricklesticker

   Broader terms

   aculeus

2. an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws

   Synonyms

   bradawl

   Broader terms

   awl