🔄 Synonyms of "Thorn"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| spinenoun | (anatomy, zootomy) A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen. |
| pricklenoun | A tingling sensation of mild discomfort. |
| irritantnoun | Causing irritation or inflammation. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Thorn"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| spinenoun | (anatomy, zootomy) A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen. |
| pricklenoun | A tingling sensation of mild discomfort. |
| irritantnoun | A source of irritation. |
| briernoun | A surname. |
| sashiminoun | A dish consisting of thin slices or pieces of raw fish or meat. |
| spinanoun | (anatomy) A spine; the backbone. |
| backbonenoun | (countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals. |
| forknoun | Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows: |
| stonenoun | (uncountable, geology) A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance when regarded as a building material. |
| stabnoun | An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object. |
| zaribanoun | Alternative spelling of zeriba. [(historical) A fence of the type once commonly improvised in northeastern Africa from thornbushes.] |
| splinternoun | A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood. |
| stickernoun | An adhesive label or decal. |
| clockworknoun | A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device. |
| plugnoun | (electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one. |
| painnoun | (countable and uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt. |
| cranknoun | (now chiefly dialectal) An ailment, ache. |
| mainstaynoun | A chief support. |
| eminoun | Initialism of equal / estimated monthly installments. [A person or thing of equal status to others.] |
| drurynoun | A surname. |
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