prickling

noun

1. any sharp point; specif., a small, sharply pointed spine lacking vascular tissue and growing from the tissue under the outer layer of a plant
2. a prickly sensation; stinging or tingling

Origin: ME prykel < OE pricel, earlier pricels < base of prica (see prick) + -els, instrumental suffix

transitive verb prickled, prickling

1. to prick, as with a spine or thorn
2. to cause to feel a tingling sensation

intransitive verb