to prick / to chop

verb/pi.kˈaɾ/high

pi·car

Definition

To pierce or slightly injure with a pointed object; to cause itching or irritation; to cut into very small pieces.

The mosquito pricked my arm.

I'm going to chop the vegetables for the soup.

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Common collocations

to prick the skinto chop onions

Origem onomatopeica ou do latim 'piccare'.