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THORNS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Thorns.

Thorns - as a noun

Something that causes irritation and annoyance

Example: "He's a thorn in my flesh"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irritant

A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prickerpricklespikeletspinesticker
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aculeus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A germanic character of runic origin

Thorns - as a verb

To pierce with, or as if with, a thorn

Example Sentences

"Watch out for the thorns on that rose bush."
"The cactus is covered in sharp thorns to protect itself."
"The thorns on the hawthorn tree deter animals from eating its berries."
"He used thick gloves to protect his hands from thorns while gardening."
"The durian fruit has a spiky exterior with large thorns."
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Word Game Points

Is THORNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thorns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THORNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is THORNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thorns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THORNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is THORNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thorns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THORNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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