Pronunciation: /ˌækjʊliˈfɔrm/
adjective shaped like a needle or having a sharp point
A1 The cactus had aculeiform spines that could easily prick your skin.
A2 She carefully avoided touching the aculeiform leaves of the prickly pear cactus.
B1 The aculeiform thorns on the rose bush made it difficult to prune.
B2 The aculeiform shape of the sea urchin's spines provided protection from predators.
C1 The aculeiform structure of the porcupine's quills is designed for defense against threats.
C2 Botanists study the aculeiform characteristics of various plant species to understand their adaptations.
formal The aculeiform structure of the sea urchin's spines helps protect it from predators.
informal Ouch! I accidentally stepped on an aculeiform sea urchin spine at the beach.
slang I hate those little aculeiform things that stick to your clothes when you're hiking.
figurative His words were like aculeiform barbs, piercing through her defenses.
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