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spines Definition and Meaning in English (spines definition)

noun
Synonyms:thornsquillsprickles
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Spines definition: Sharp, pointed, often rigid projections found on plants, animals, or objects, serving for defense or support.

Definitions of Spines

  1. 1noun

    Sharp, pointed, often rigid projections found on plants, animals, or objects, serving for defense or support.

  2. 2noun

    The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the main support of the body; the backbone.

Example Sentences

“The desert plant was covered in long, sharp spines.”

formal

“Doctors often examine the spines of patients for nerve damage.”

Synonyms

thornsquillsprickles

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nounspine
adjectivespiny
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