/ ˈspaɪnləs; NAmE / adjective
1.
( disapproving ) ( of people ) weak and easily frightened
2.
( of animals ) having no spine (= the long bone in the back)
3.
( of animals or plants ) having no spines (= sharp parts like needles)
/ ˈspaɪnləs; NAmE / adjective
1.
( disapproving ) ( of people ) weak and easily frightened
2.
( of animals ) having no spine (= the long bone in the back)
3.
( of animals or plants ) having no spines (= sharp parts like needles)
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005