Spines Meaning in English
word · lemma: spine
التعريف
'Spines' can refer to the sharp points on animals or plants (like a cactus or a porcupine) or the backbone in humans and animals.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Spines' is used both in biology (for needles or sharp projections) and anatomy (for backbone). It is always plural; 'spine' is singular. Common collocations: 'sea urchin spines', 'cactus spines', 'vertebral spines'. Don't confuse with 'thorns' (in plants) or 'quills' (in animals).
جمل نموذجية
Cactuses have many spines to protect themselves.
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Porcupines use their spines to scare away predators.
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The doctor said the fish's spines can hurt your hand.
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You have to be careful when touching sea urchins—their spines are really sharp!
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X-rays showed tiny spines stuck in his foot after he stepped on a cactus.
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Some animals have spines along their backs for protection, but not all spines are dangerous to touch.
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