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spicule

 

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Noun spicule has 1 sense
  1. spicule, spiculum - small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals
    --1 is a kind of process, outgrowth, appendage

Definitions from the Web

Spicule

Noun:

1. A small, needle-like structure or crystal found in various organisms such as sponges, echinoderms, and plants.

Example sentence: The spicules in the sponge provide structural support for its body.


Noun (Alternative Sense):

2. A small, pointed particle or fragment.

Example sentence: The spicules of glass embedded in his skin caused excruciating pain.


Noun (Local Usage):

3. In local dialect, a spicule refers to a small piece of rocky debris commonly found on the beach.

Example sentence: Collecting spicules is a favorite pastime among the locals.


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