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spine-tipped

/ˈspaɪn.tɪpt/

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adjective

/ˈspaɪn.tɪpt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее кончик или острие, напоминающее шип, например, растение или инструмент.

An obsolete adjective describing something that has a tip or point resembling a spine, such as a plant or tool.

  1. Having a spine at the tipC2formalscientific

    Describes a plant part, such as a leaf or branch, that ends in a sharp, pointed spine.

    ruС шипом на конце

    • The cactus has spine-tipped leaves to deter predators.
    • Many desert plants have spine-tipped branches for protection.
    • The botanist identified the species by its spine-tipped leaflets.