vellicate

英[\'vel?ke?t]
美[\'vel??ke?t]

基本釋義

vt.
抽動(dòng)

英英釋義

Verb

  • 1. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

  • 2. irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear;

    "smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"

    "the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back"

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