Acantha (Noun)
Meaning
Any sharply pointed projection.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The rock face was treacherous with many acantha jutting out, making it difficult for the hikers to navigate.
- Acantha covered the medieval armor, serving as an effective deterrent against opponents in close combat.
- She carefully made her way through the garden, avoiding the sharp acantha on the roses and thorny bushes.
- The statue was covered in intricate details, including delicate acantha that added a sense of grandeur to its design.
- In medieval times, warriors often used armor with metal acantha to deflect arrows and sword strikes during battles.