cockspur (Meaning)
cockspur (n)
widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass
small spiny West Indian tree
cockspur (n.)
A variety of Crataegus, or hawthorn (C. Crus-galli), having long, straight thorns; -- called also thorn.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cockspur
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cockspur Sentence Examples
- The gardener carefully pruned the thorny branches of the cockspur hawthorn, revealing its clusters of bright red berries. (cockspur - type of hawthorn)
- The gaslight flickered, its three flames resembling the sharp points of a cockspur. (cockspur - gaslight burner)
- The archaeologist marveled at the tiny cockspur found among the artifacts, a hint of cockfighting practices in the ancient civilization. (cockspur - blade for cockfighting)
- The sailboat navigated the treacherous reef with surprising maneuverability, its keel cutting through the water like a cockspur. (cockspur - figurative, sharp point)
- The energetic rooster strutted across the farmyard, its prominent cockspur glinting in the morning sun. (cockspur - rooster's spur)
- The historian explained how the cockspur coral tree earned its name due to its spiky red flowers resembling a rooster's spur. (cockspur - type of coral tree)
- The athlete tripped on a hidden cockspur root during the cross-country race, sending him sprawling to the ground. (cockspur - root of a hawthorn)
- The craftsman meticulously carved a decorative cockspur design onto the handle of the walking stick. (cockspur - decorative pattern)
- The farmer used a sturdy cockspur weeder to break up the tough ground before planting his crops. (cockspur - type of gardening tool)
- As the storm raged, the gnarled branches of the cockspur hawthorn creaked and swayed, refusing to yield to the wind's fury. (cockspur - type of hawthorn)
FAQs About the word cockspur
widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass, small spiny West Indian treeA variety of Crataegus, or hawthorn (C. Crus-galli), having long, straight thorn
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The gardener carefully pruned the thorny branches of the cockspur hawthorn, revealing its clusters of bright red berries. (cockspur - type of hawthorn)
The gaslight flickered, its three flames resembling the sharp points of a cockspur. (cockspur - gaslight burner)
The archaeologist marveled at the tiny cockspur found among the artifacts, a hint of cockfighting practices in the ancient civilization. (cockspur - blade for cockfighting)
The sailboat navigated the treacherous reef with surprising maneuverability, its keel cutting through the water like a cockspur. (cockspur - figurative, sharp point)
