Spined

Pronunciation: /spaɪnd/

Definitions of spined

adjective describing something with spines or having a spine

Example Sentences

A1 The hedgehog has a spined back for protection.

A2 The cactus is a spined plant that thrives in arid climates.

B1 The spined fins of the lionfish are venomous and can cause painful stings.

B2 The spined leaves of the pineapple plant are tough and waxy.

C1 The spined surface of the sea urchin is covered in sharp, needle-like structures called 'spines'.

C2 The spined armor of the armadillo provides excellent protection against predators.

Examples of spined in a Sentence

formal The spined creature was a rare species of sea urchin found in the deep ocean.

informal Watch out for those spined cacti, they can be quite prickly.

slang That spined fish we caught was a real fighter!

figurative His words were like spined barbs, hurting those around him.

Grammatical Forms of spined

• past tense: spined
• plural: spines
• comparative: more spined
• superlative: most spined
• present tense: spine
• future tense: will spine
• perfect tense: have spined
• continuous tense: is spining
• singular: spined
• positive degree: spined
• infinitive: to spine
• gerund: spining
• participle: spined

Origin and Evolution of spined

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'spined' originated from the Old English word 'spina' which means thorn or spine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spined' has retained its original meaning of having spines or thorns, but it has also been extended to describe objects or creatures with sharp projections or points.