1. 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.