SPINELESS


Meaning of SPINELESS in English

/ 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)

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