Definitions

1. verb

to form or cause to form spines or spinules, especially on a plant or an animal

“The evolutionary process caused the plant to spinulate its leaves for defense.”

2. noun

the process of forming spines or spinules, especially on a plant or an animal

“The researchers studied the spinulate development in the new species.”

3. verb (transitive)

to equip or provide with spines or spinules

“The artist spinulated the sculpture with sharp, protective points.”

4. noun (biology)

a spine or a spinule, especially on a plant or an animal

“The spinulate on the insect’s body served as a defense mechanism.”