Spine meaning in English
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Definition
(This flower has many) spines: (This flower has many) needles, (this flower has many) thin, sharp parts
(He has a curved) spine: (He has a curved) backbone, set of vertebrae
spiny: covered in needles or thin, sharp objects
Examples
- "Assistant : Do you mean "spines"?"
- "My hand is covered with "spines"."
- "Jean : Yes, "spines"."
- "I'll tell you what, bring your plant back today and we'll replace it with something less... "spiny"."
Exercise 1
"Spines" and "needles" share a similar meaning in this conversation: sharp, pointed spikes which stick out of some plants. They also have other meanings!
A is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
A is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
"Spines" and "needles" share a similar meaning in this conversation: sharp, pointed spikes which stick out of some plants. They also have other meanings!
A needle 1 is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The spine 2 is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a needle 3 with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
A needle 1 is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The spine 2 is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a needle 3 with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
1 needle: "Needle" is the correct choice here. The term "needle" is used informally to mean the same thing as "syringe". Example: "Icarus is scared of needles, so he doesn't want to go for his anti-malaria injection".
1 spine: The term "spine" has several meanings, but "syringe" isn't one of them: sorry!
2 spine: "Spine" is the right answer. Our "spine" is our "backbone": the thin line of bones which runs up our back. Example: "When I give birth, I don't want the doctors to inject anything into my spine because I'm scared of needles".
2 needle: The term "needle" can describe several things, but not a series of bones in our body!
3 needle: "Needle" is the correct choice here. In this context, a "needle" is a very sharp, thin metal object which we use to sew. Example: "This needle is very sharp, so be careful when you're sewing up the hole in my shirt".
3 spine: The term "spine" can't be used in this context.
Exercise 2
Fruity riddles!
Fill in the blanks with the name of the appropriate fruit. Only one of the fruits was mentioned in the dialogue.
I am small, but grow in bunches. I can be red, purple, or green. French people love me, but squash me. Then they ferment me to make wine. I am a .
I am round and bigger than an orange. I am also squashed, but mainly for breakfast juice. I can be yellow or pink. Icarus likes me without pulp. I am a .
I am rough and spiny on the outside with thick skin, and juicy, firm and yellow on the inside. I am popular in cocktails, often sliced. I am sweet and delicious and grow on tropical islands. I am a .
Fill in the blanks with the name of the appropriate fruit. Only one of the fruits was mentioned in the dialogue.
I am small, but grow in bunches. I can be red, purple, or green. French people love me, but squash me. Then they ferment me to make wine. I am a .
I am round and bigger than an orange. I am also squashed, but mainly for breakfast juice. I can be yellow or pink. Icarus likes me without pulp. I am a .
I am rough and spiny on the outside with thick skin, and juicy, firm and yellow on the inside. I am popular in cocktails, often sliced. I am sweet and delicious and grow on tropical islands. I am a .
Fruity riddles!
Fill in the blanks with the name of the appropriate fruit. Only one of the fruits was mentioned in the dialogue.
I am small, but grow in bunches. I can be red, purple, or green. French people love me, but squash me. Then they ferment me to make wine. I am a grape 1.
I am round and bigger than an orange. I am also squashed, but mainly for breakfast juice. I can be yellow or pink. Icarus likes me without pulp. I am a grapefruit 2.
I am rough and spiny on the outside with thick skin, and juicy, firm and yellow on the inside. I am popular in cocktails, often sliced. I am sweet and delicious and grow on tropical islands. I am a pineapple 3.
Fill in the blanks with the name of the appropriate fruit. Only one of the fruits was mentioned in the dialogue.
I am small, but grow in bunches. I can be red, purple, or green. French people love me, but squash me. Then they ferment me to make wine. I am a grape 1.
I am round and bigger than an orange. I am also squashed, but mainly for breakfast juice. I can be yellow or pink. Icarus likes me without pulp. I am a grapefruit 2.
I am rough and spiny on the outside with thick skin, and juicy, firm and yellow on the inside. I am popular in cocktails, often sliced. I am sweet and delicious and grow on tropical islands. I am a pineapple 3.
1 grape: A "grape" is small and grows in clusters or bunches. A grape can be red, purple, or green in color. Grapes can be eaten fresh or squashed and made into wine.
2 grapefruit: "Grapefruits" are similar to an orange, but larger. "Grapefruit" juice is very popular as a breakfast drink. There are two colors of "grapefruit", yellow or pink. And in the dialogue, we learned that Icarus likes his "grapefruit" juice with no pulp.
3 pineapple: A "pineapple" has a rough and spiny exterior. And a juicy, firm and yellow interior. Pineapple slices are often used in cocktails, and pineapples grow in tropical climates.
Exercise 3
"Spines" and "needles" share a similar meaning in this conversation: sharp, pointed spikes which stick out of some plants. They also have other meanings!
A is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
A is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
"Spines" and "needles" share a similar meaning in this conversation: sharp, pointed spikes which stick out of some plants. They also have other meanings!
A needle 1 is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The spine 2 is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a needle 3 with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
A needle 1 is also a syringe used to inject vaccines etc. into the body.
The spine 2 is also the backbone or column of bones which helps humans to stand upright.
We use a needle 3 with cotton thread in order to sew (for example tailors sew fabric to make clothes using one of these).
1 needle: "Needle" is the correct choice here. The term "needle" is used informally to mean the same thing as "syringe". Example: "Icarus is scared of needles, so he doesn't want to go for his anti-malaria injection".
1 spine: The term "spine" has several meanings, but "syringe" isn't one of them: sorry!
2 spine: "Spine" is the right answer. Our "spine" is our "backbone": the thin line of bones which runs up our back. Example: "When I give birth, I don't want the doctors to inject anything into my spine because I'm scared of needles".
2 needle: The term "needle" can describe several things, but not a series of bones in our body!
3 needle: "Needle" is the correct choice here. In this context, a "needle" is a very sharp, thin metal object which we use to sew. Example: "This needle is very sharp, so be careful when you're sewing up the hole in my shirt".
3 spine: The term "spine" can't be used in this context.
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