spiky

adjective (POINTED)

/ˈspaɪ.ki/

Definition

› covered with spikes or having that appearance: a spiky cactus spiky leaves spiky hairSharp and blunt

(Definition of spiky adjective (POINTED) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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Synonyms and related words:

blunt adjective (NOT SHARP)
blunt verb
hone verb (MAKE SHARP)
keen adjective (SHARP)
point noun (SHARP END)
pointed adjective (SHARP END)
pointy adjective
prickly adjective
razor-sharp adjective (SHARP)
sharp adjective (ABLE TO CUT)
sharpen verb (ABLE TO CUT)
sharply adverb (ABLE TO CUT)
spike noun (SHAPE)
spiked adjective
spiny adjective
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