Pronunciation: /əˈsɪkjʊlət/
noun a small, needle-like structure
A1 I found an aciculate shell on the beach.
A2 The aciculate leaf pricked my finger.
B1 The aciculate spine of the cactus is sharp.
B2 The aciculate tip of the needle made sewing difficult.
C1 The aciculate edges of the crystal were carefully polished.
C2 The aciculate structure of the mineral was studied by the geologist.
adjective having a pointed or needle-like tip
A1 The aciculate thorns on the rose bush can be sharp.
A2 The aciculate leaves of the cactus help it retain water in dry climates.
B1 The aciculate edges of the paper cut easily if not handled carefully.
B2 The aciculate texture of the fabric makes it ideal for exfoliating the skin.
C1 The aciculate design of the building facade adds a modern touch to the architecture.
C2 The aciculate precision of the surgeon's incisions ensured a successful operation.
formal The aciculate leaves of the pine tree are long and sharp.
informal Be careful when handling the aciculate pine needles, they can prick you.
slang I accidentally stepped on an aciculate pine cone and it hurt like crazy.
figurative His aciculate remarks cut through the tension in the room.
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