Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spiny
Adjective
/ˈspaɪni/
Definition
Having sharp or rigid points or spines
Examples
- The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert, its needles glistening in the sunlight.
- She carefully handled the spiny urchin to avoid getting pricked.
- Spiny plants often deter herbivores from eating them.
Meaning
Describing something that is covered in or characterized by spines or thorn-like projections.
Synonyms
- thorny
- prickly
- barbed
- sharp
