adjective
- having spines or sharp pointed projections
Examples
- The spined cactus made it difficult to handle without gloves.
- Sea urchins are spined creatures that live on the ocean floor.
- The spined leaves of the holly bush provide natural protection.
- Porcupines are well-known spined mammals.
- The spined fish had sharp dorsal fins.
- Rose stems are spined to protect the flowers from animals.