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Definition of spined
spined
/spaɪnd/
spined
spined Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
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• adjective
1
Bearing sharp, rigid projections, thorns, or quills, as on certain plants, shells, or animals.
Example
"The biologist carefully handled the long-spined sea urchin during the marine survey."
2
Having a backbone or vertebral column of a specified kind (often used in combination).
Example
"Sharks and rays are cartilaginous fishes, whereas trout and salmon are bony-spined vertebrates."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spined. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spined