spines (Meaning)
spines
a stiff pointed usually sharp projecting part of a plant or animal, one that is a modified leaf or leaf part compare prickle sense 1, thorn sense 1a, a pointed prominence or process (as on a bone), a pointed prominence on a bone, the part of a book to which the pages are attached and on the cover of which usually appear the title and author's and publisher's names, spicule, backbone sense 1, something resembling a spinal column or constituting a central axis or chief support, a stiff pointed plant process, a sharp rigid process on an animal, the part of a book to which the pages are attached, something resembling a backbone, spinal column, a stiff unsegmented fin ray of a fish
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spines Sentence Examples
- The cactus's sharp spines deterred predators from attacking.
- The hedgehog's spines extended outwards when it felt threatened.
- The porcupine's quills were actually hollow spines filled with defense toxins.
- Scientists marveled at the intricate patterns formed by the spines of sea urchins.
- The spines on the back of the stickleback fish served as a warning to potential predators.
- The rose's delicate petals were adorned with tiny, hair-like spines.
- The patient carefully adjusted the spines of the acupuncture needle.
- The spines on the leaves of the holly plant protected them from herbivores.
- The spines on the bottom of the starfish allowed it to move across rough surfaces.
- The spine surgeon skillfully removed the fragments from the patient's spinal cord.
FAQs About the word spines
a stiff pointed usually sharp projecting part of a plant or animal, one that is a modified leaf or leaf part compare prickle sense 1, thorn sense 1a, a pointe
vertebrae, backs,backbones, vertebras, spinal columns,chines,vertebral columns, spinal cords
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The cactus's sharp spines deterred predators from attacking.
The hedgehog's spines extended outwards when it felt threatened.
The porcupine's quills were actually hollow spines filled with defense toxins.
Scientists marveled at the intricate patterns formed by the spines of sea urchins.
