Category:Pricker

Prick"er, n.

1. One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp Point; a prickle.

2. One who spurs forward; a light horseman. The prickers, who rode foremost,. . . halted. Sir w. Scott.

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

4. (naut.)

Defn: a small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, -- used In sailmaking. R. H. Dana, ir.