Spineless (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Weak in willpower, courage or vitality.
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Meaning 2
Lacking a backbone or spinal column; "worms are an example of invertebrate animals".
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Examples
- Worms are spineless creatures that can easily be injured by being stepped on.
- Jellyfish are spineless marine animals that use a network of nerve cells to coordinate their movements.
- Invertebrates like starfish and sea cucumbers are spineless animals that have a unique body structure.
- Squid are spineless cephalopods that use their tentacles to capture prey and defend themselves.
- Roundworms are spineless parasites that can infect the digestive systems of humans and animals.
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Meaning 3
Lacking spiny processes; "spineless fins".
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