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spiny

UK
/ˈspaɪni/
US
/ˈspaɪni/
spinyadjective
spinier
Comp.
spiniest
Super.
UK
/ˈspaɪni/
US
/ˈspaɪni/
Translations
épineuxSe dit d’une surface ou d’une plante couverte d’épines, de piquants.
The spiny cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Le cactus épineux était difficile à manipuler sans gants.
Additional translations
épineuxAu figuré, désigne une affaire, une question ou une situation difficile, délicate, épineuse.
Definitions
Covered with or having sharp, pointed projections.
The spiny cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Having a difficult or thorny nature; problematic.
The negotiations were spiny, with many contentious issues to resolve.
Synonyms
thorny
prickly
barbed
spiked
bristly
sharp
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