pricker (plural prickers)

1. One who pricks.
2. A tool for pricking.
3. A prickle or thorn.
4. One who spurs forward; a light-horseman.
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5. A priming wire; a priming needle, used in blasting and gunnery.
6. (nautical) A small marlinespike used in sailmaking.

• prick
• prickle
• prickly