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prick upverb(intransitive, of ears) To rise and become more alert.
slitnounA narrow cut or opening; a slot.
pricklenounA tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
notchnoun(informal) A level or degree.
goadnounTo prod with a goad.
scratchnounTo rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
shaftnounThe long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
twingenounA sudden, pinching or sharp pain in a specific part of the body, especially one lasting for a short time.
stingnounA puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
bitenoun(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
toolnounAny physical device meant to ease or do a task.
peckernounSomeone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill, particularly:
incisionnounA cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.
dicknoun(countable, vulgar, slang, derogatory, offensive) A contemptible or obnoxious person; a jerk; traditionally, especially, a male jerk.
cock upverb(ambitransitive, chiefly UK, Commonwealth, Ireland, slang, mildly vulgar) To ruin (something) unintentionally; to fuck up, mess up, or screw up.
dentnounA shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.
cocknounA male bird, especially:
peternounThe leading Apostle in the New Testament: Saint Peter.
arseholenoun(Commonwealth, mildly vulgar, offensive or derogatory) An inconsiderate, mean-spirited, or otherwise contemptible person. (Less offensive than fucker or cunt.)
cuntnoun(countable, literally) The female genitalia, especially the vulva.

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