Definition of "pricker" in English

noun

1. One who pricks.

2. A tool for pricking.

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.

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

7. (nautical) A small marlinespike used in sailmaking.