verb
Meaning 1
To rise and become more alert.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: prick
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
prick up
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verb
Meaning 2
To raise (one's ears).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: prick
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To apply an undercoat of plaster in order to create a smooth surface for the final coat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: plastering
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
raise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The dog pricked up his ears
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: prick, cock up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rear, erect
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Esperanto: alsuprigi — raise (one's ears)