thorn
thorn
sharp modified stem
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thorn belongs to the topic "Plant Parts and Growth". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between thorn / prickle / spine / spike / barb / needle
Primary term: a sharp modified stem or branch (thorn).
The rosebush has many thorns on its stems.
На стеблях розового куста много шипов.
Be careful of the prickles on the rose stem.
Осторожно с колючками на стебле розы.
Cacti have spines instead of normal leaves.
У кактусов вместо обычных листьев — колючки (иглы).
Can mean a sharp projection but more often an inflorescence type (a spike).
The wheat plants have long spikes of grain.
У пшеницы длинные колосья (соцветия).
A sharp hooked point bent backward; often used for hooks or barbed wire rather than plant parts.
The fish hook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
У крючка есть маленький жал, чтобы рыба не выскальзывала.
A long thin leaf-like structure on conifers (needle); differs from a stem-derived thorn.
Pine trees have sharp needles all year round.
У сосны круглый год острые иголки.
A spiny seed case or fruit (burr) with hooks that cling to fur; not the same as a stem thorn.
The burrs stuck to the dog's fur after the walk.
После прогулки колючки-примочки (burrs) пристали к шерсти собаки.
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How to pronounce thorn and what this word means
thorn translation: шип. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce thorn
/θɔːn/
thorn translation
шип
thorn examples
A rose thorn pricks my finger.
thorn transcription
/θɔːn/, /ˈθɔrn/
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thorn meaning: what does it mean?
sharp modified stem
thorn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
thorn is pronounced as /θɔːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
thorn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A rose thorn pricks my finger. Translation: Шип розы уколол мой палец.
Is thorn part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?
Yes, thorn (шип) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is thorn part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, thorn (шип) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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