spiny
Covered in spines or thornsCovered in spines or thorns.
» The spiny mouse has a prominent snout.
Die Stachelmaus hat eine markante Schnauze.
Meaning
3 sensesCovered in spines or thorns.
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
Troublesome; difficult or vexing.
Like a spine in shape; slender.
Examples
5 sentencesThe spiny mouse has a prominent snout.
deDie Stachelmaus hat eine markante Schnauze.
I'm allergic to spiny lobster.
I want you to take me to a restaurant where you can eat delicious spiny lobster.
The hedgehog's spiny coat can keep most predators at bay, though not all are deterred by it.
deMit seinen Stacheln kann der Igel die meisten Raubtiere von sich fernhalten, doch nicht alle lassen sich davon abschrecken.
I'm allergic to Japanese spiny lobster.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From spine + -y.From spine + -y.
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Forms
spinier, spiniestSynonyms
13 synonymsWord family
28 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form