spine-tipped
- adjective
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- Some holly leaves are spine-tipped, making them difficult for animals to eat.
Examples
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The botanist noted the spine-tipped characteristics of the rare desert shrub.
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The cactus has several spine-tipped branches that help protect it from herbivores.
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The spine-tipped leaves of the cactus are quite sharp.
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Be careful of the spine-tipped branches when walking through the garden.
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The plant has sharp, spine-tipped leaves that deter herbivores.
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With its spine-tipped edges, the cactus can withstand harsh conditions.
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The spine-tipped leaves of the shrub give it a distinctive and rugged appearance.
Synonyms
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A thing with a sharp tip
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Having a very thin end that can prick or cut
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Ending in a small sharp tip
A plant or plant part with a sharp thorn at the tip
With a small sharp tip like a stiff hair
A leaf or plant part with a short sharp point at its tip
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Etymology
The word spine-tipped comes from the parts spine and tipped, and spine can mean 'thorn' or 'backbone', so imagine a leaf with a small thorn at its tip. That's why spine-tipped describes a leaf or plant part that ends in a sharp, stiff point.