spined

adj — 2 senses

spined

adj

/spaɪnd/

Etymology From spine + -ed.

1

Having spines, spiny.

2

Figuratively, In compounds, Usually Having a certain type of spine (backbone).

  • He's just another linguini-spined politician.
Derived terms
long-spined bullhead, spined loach, steely-spined, three-spined stickleback

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