adjective
- resembling a thorn in shape, sharpness, or appearance
Examples
- The cactus had thornlike spines covering its surface.
- She noticed thornlike projections on the rose stem.
- The plant’s thornlike leaves made it difficult to handle.
- His thornlike beard stubble scratched against her cheek.
- The thornlike crystals formed sharp, pointed structures.
- The fence was topped with thornlike metal spikes.