prick up

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Verb prick up has 1 sense

prick up, prick, cock up - raise; "The dog pricked up his ears"
--₁ is one way to rear, erect
Sample sentences:
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Term: prick up

Definition:

1. (Intransitive Verb) To raise or stick up suddenly or sharply, especially when referring to one's ears.
2. (Transitive Verb) To cause someone to become attentive or alert.
3. (Transitive Verb) To detect or become aware of something by keen attention or careful listening.

Sample Sentences:

1. The dog prick up its ears when it heard a noise outside.
2. The teacher's remarks prick up the students' interest in the subject.
3. She could prick up a pin drop in the silence of the room.

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