aciculate

/æsɪkjʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a sharp pointed tip or a sharp edge; pointed or tapering to a fine point

“The aciculate leaves of the succulent plant caught the wind.”

2. noun

a sharp pointed point or edge, especially of a leaf or a tooth

“The biologist studied the aciculate tips of the plant’s leaves under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • pointed
  • tapering

Antonyms

  • blunt
  • dull