spiny

CEFRB2

/ˈspaɪni/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Covered with or having sharp points.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Like a spine in shape; slender.

Examples

  • I'm allergic to Japanese spiny lobster.

  • I'm allergic to spiny lobster.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Troublesome; difficult or vexing.

  2. Covered in spines or thorns.

More examples

In context

  • And, as in well-growne woods, on trees, cold ſpinie Graſhoppers / Sit chirping, […]

  • The spiney desarts of scholastic philosophy

Synonyms

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The hedgehog's sharp blank coat protects it from predators in the wild.

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Origin

adjective

From spine + -y.