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spiny

adjective as in pointed

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Two Southern California men were fined in excess of $60,000 each and had their fishing licenses permanently revoked for poaching abalone and spiny lobsters off the coast of Catalina Island.

Scientists discovered a new species of spiny mouse - named after the especially stiff guard hairs found on their coats, which function similar to the spines of a hedgehog.

From BBC

“Then make sure to cool it immediately to prevent holdover temperature from overcooking the spiny little beast!”

From Salon

The closing ceremony featured a spiny, glistening figure, the “Golden Voyager,” who arrived from the night sky.

The deadly wave, which may soon threaten these spiny, slow-moving invertebrates globally, appears to have begun half a world away.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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