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Spiny - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

spiny

/ˈspaɪni/ /ˈspaɪni/

Definition:

Covered with or having sharp, pointed projections.

Synonyms:

prickly, thorny, barbed, bristly

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

smooth, soft

Common Collocations:

spiny lobster, spiny plant, spiny shell, spiny leaves

Derivatives:

spininess, spinier, spiniest

Usage Tips:

Use "spiny" to describe objects or creatures with sharp points, like plants or animals.

Common Phrases:

spiny anteater, spiny back, spiny as a hedgehog

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "spine," from Latin "spina," meaning thorn or backbone.

Examples:

  • 1. The cactus has spiny needles for protection.
  • 2. She carefully avoided the spiny branches of the bush.
  • 3. The spiny lobster hid in the coral reef.
  • 4. His hands were scratched by the spiny leaves.

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