← BackshareGuessspine tipped/ˈspaɪn tɪpt/adjectiveHaving a sharp point or spine at the end.The animal's tail was spine-tipped, used for defense against predators.He carefully handled the spine-tipped tool used for engraving.The spine-tipped leaves of the agave plant can be dangerous to touch.SynonymsbarbedpointedsharpAntonymsblunt