Spine - translation, pronunciation and examples
spine
sharp plant structure
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When to use spine
Осторожно, у растения есть колючка.
Осторожно: у кактуса рядом с цветком есть острая колючка.
spine usage examples
Осторожно, у растения есть колючка.
Careful, the plant has a spine.
Осторожно: у кактуса рядом с цветком есть острая колючка.
Be careful: the cactus has a sharp spine near the flower.
Similar words
General term for a sharp plant projection; also used for backbone in other contexts.
A sharp, pointed modified stem or branch; common on roses and hawthorns.
A small, sharp projection often with a backward-facing point; used for fishhooks, barbed wire and some plant parts.
A short, stiff hair or hair-like projection; can be sharp but usually smaller than a thorn or spine.
A long pointed projection or an inflorescence shaped like a spike; may not be a single sharp defensive structure.
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spine synonyms
What's the difference between spine / thorn / barb / bristle / spike
General term for a sharp plant projection; also used for backbone in other contexts.
The cactus has long spines to protect it from animals.
У кактуса длинные колючки, чтобы защититься от животных.
A sharp, pointed modified stem or branch; common on roses and hawthorns.
Be careful of the rose thorn when you prune the bush.
Будь осторожен с шипом розы, когда обрезаешь куст.
A small, sharp projection often with a backward-facing point; used for fishhooks, barbed wire and some plant parts.
The seed has small barbs that cling to animal fur.
У семени есть маленькие крючковатые шипы, которые цепляются за шерсть животных.
A short, stiff hair or hair-like projection; can be sharp but usually smaller than a thorn or spine.
The plant's stems were covered in stiff bristles.
Стебли растения были покрыты жёсткими щетинками.
A long pointed projection or an inflorescence shaped like a spike; may not be a single sharp defensive structure.
The plant produced a tall spike of yellow flowers.
Растение образовало высокий колос жёлтых цветов.
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How to pronounce spine and what this word means
spine translation: колючка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce spine
/spaɪn/
spine translation
колючка
spine examples
Careful, the plant has a spine.
spine transcription
/spaɪn/, /ˈspaɪn/
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Questions about this word
spine meaning: what does it mean?
sharp plant structure
spine pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
spine is pronounced as /spaɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
spine definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Careful, the plant has a spine. Translation: Осторожно, у растения есть колючка.
Is spine part of Torso vocabulary?
Yes, spine (колючка) can be learned in the Torso topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is spine part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?
Yes, spine (колючка) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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