spiny-backed
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- adjective
- /ˈspaɪni bækd/
- The spiny-backed orb-weaver is a small but distinctive spider found in gardens.
Examples
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The spiny-backed creature crawled across the sand.
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The scientist wore gloves while handling the spiny-backed fish to avoid injury.
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We observed a spiny-backed lizard basking in the sun on the rock.
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Look at that spiny-backed turtle!
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The scientists studied the behavior of spiny-backed lizards in their natural habitat.
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In the pet store, I saw a spiny-backed tortoise that looked very unique.
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The spiny-backed fish hid among the coral reefs for protection from predators.
Synonyms
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Covered with sharp points or thorns that can hurt you
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Having sharp pointed parts like thorns that protect a plant or animal
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Having sharp, pointed parts like quills or thorns on the body
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Having many small sharp points on the surface like tiny spikes on a plant or insect
A thing with sharp pointed parts like thorns
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Spiny-backed comes from spine ('a sharp point' or 'backbone') and back ('the rear of the body'), so it describes an animal that has sharp points or small spikes along its back, like a hedgehog or porcupine.