barbellate
- adjective
- /ˈbɑːrbəˌleɪt/
- Specialized
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con espinas
- The cactus's barbellate spines help protect it from herbivores.
Examples
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Some insect legs are barbellate, aiding in grasping or climbing surfaces.
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The barbellate fruits easily attach to animal fur for dispersal.
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The cactus had barbellate spines that deterred animals.
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These plants are known for their barbellate leaves.
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The cactus's barbellate spines help protect it from herbivores.
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The barbellate fruits easily attach to animal fur for dispersal.
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Some insect legs are barbellate, aiding in grasping or climbing surfaces.
Synonyms
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3.3
Covered with sharp points like thorns that can hurt to touch
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4.4
A thing with sharp points like wire or animal spines that can hurt and catch on things
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4.2
Covered with sharp points like those on rose bushes
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3.9
Covered with sharp points or thorns that can hurt you
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4.6
Covered with short, stiff hairs that feel rough
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9.0
Having sharp pointed parts like thorns that protect a plant or animal
Having many short stiff hairs like those on a brush
Having many short stiff hairs like bristles
Covered with many short stiff hairs or small sharp points
Covered with many small sharp hooks that stick to clothes or fur
Having small prickles that stick to clothes or fur
Full of thorny plants that can prick you
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Etymology
Barbellate comes from the old root barb, from Latin barba, which means 'beard' or 'point', so the word suggests tiny beard-like bristles or hooks. That's why something barbellate has many small barbs or bristle-like points that help it hold on or protect itself.