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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural A tingling sensation felt in a part of the body numbed from lack of circulation.
- idiom (on pins and needles) In a state of tense anticipation.
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- noun informal A
tingling orprickling sensation , felt in alimb when alack ofcirculation isrelieved and in other situations.
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- noun a sharp tingling sensation from lack of circulation
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