Vocabulary Entry

thorn

|noun • verb

noun

A sharp, pointed growth on a plant, typically a stem.

Example Sentences

"The rosebush is full of beautiful flowers and sharp thorns."

"He pricked his finger on a thorn while gardening."

"The thorns of the blackberry bramble made it difficult to pick the fruit."

verb

Example Sentences

"He thorns the branches to clear the path."

"Be careful not to thorn yourself when handling those bushes."

"She thorns the rope with a sharp object to secure it."