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acerate

 

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Adjective acerate has 1 sense
  1. acerate, acerose, acicular, needle-shaped - narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves
    Antonym: compound (indirect, via simple)

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Acerate


Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Characterized by needle-like shape or appearance.

Example sentence: The acerate leaves of the pine tree create a beautiful texture when viewed up close.

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Part of speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To make or be sharp like a needle.

Example sentence: She carefully acerated the tip of the pencil before starting to draw.

Related products on Amazon: Sharpeners, needle-like tools.


Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A needle-like structure or object.

Example sentence: The acerate on the cactus acted as a defense mechanism against potential threats.

Related products on Amazon: Sewing needles, acupuncture needles.

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