Difference between indentation and prick
Definitions
noun
- a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
- the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
- the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
- the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions
Examples
Palpation of the nasal structures should be done to elicit any crepitus, indentation, or irregularity of the nasal bone.
True enough, there was a tell-tale head-shaped indentation on my pillow this morning, but that could mean anything.
Some are quite basic, mere saucer-like indentations, but others are exquisitely engineered with intricate pivots and fulcrums unravelling to form a protruding secure holder.
Definitions
verb
- cause a prickling sensation
- deliver a sting to
- to cause a sharp emotional pain
- cause a stinging pain
- stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
noun
- insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
- obscene terms for penis
- the act of puncturing with a small point
- a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Examples
The clergyman and his son pricked up their ears at this, photography being with them only a degree less absorbing a pastime than that of walking; Ron awoke suddenly to the remembrance that his half-plate camera had never been unpacked since his arrival; and the three vied with each other in asking questions about the proposed excursion, and in urging that a date should be fixed.
Over Fate of Georgia, Provinces With Russian forces appearing to hunker down in Georgia, U.S. and European officials now face a pricklier challenge: Moscow's insistence that it has the right to help break up the country.
He has a triangular version of Rupert's stylised muzzle with the same pricked ears and bright black-button eyes.
