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needlelike

/ˈnidəɫˌɫaɪk/ adj

Resembling a needle in shape.

Word Origin Needlelike means resembling a needle. Needle from Proto-Germanic nēþlō, and like from līkam 'body, form' — so it's 'having the form of a needle.' The same needle root is related to sew and seam. Like gives us lifelike, childlike, and likeness.

adj Resembling a needle in shape.

The cactus has needlelike spines that can be quite sharp.

(形容词) 针状的

仙人掌有针状的刺，相当锋利。

(adjetivo) Que se asemeja a una aguja en forma; en forma de aguja.

El cactus tiene espinas en forma de aguja que pueden ser bastante afiladas.

(adjectif) aciculaire; en forme d'aiguille [Qui ressemble à une aiguille par sa forme fine et pointue.]

Le cactus a des épines needlelike qui peuvent être très tranchantes.

(Adjektiv) In der Form einer Nadel; nadelähnlich.

Der Kaktus hat **needlelike** Dornen, die sehr scharf sein können.

(形容詞) 針に形が似ている。

そのサボテンはかなり鋭い針のような棘を持っている。

(adjetivo) acicular; em forma de agulha; aguçado [Que se assemelha a uma agulha em forma.]

O cacto tem espinhos em forma de agulha que podem ser bastante afiados.

Synonyms: needle-shaped acicular acuminate pointed spiky sharp slender thin Antonyms: blunt rounded thick dull
Word parts: needle + like

Related words

likely likeness alike unlike dislike likewise

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