pricker

/P R IH1 K ER0/
noun
  1. 1

    A tool for pricking.

  2. 2

    One who pricks.

  3. 3

    A prickle or thorn.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    One who spurs forward; a light-horseman.

  7. 7

    (nautical) A small marlinespike used in sailmaking.