Furnished with a spike or spikes; spiked, pointed. Cf. picked, adj.2 1.

Having a sharp point, spike, or pike; spiked; sharpened to a point. Cf. piked, adj.1 2a. English regional (southern) and U.S. regional in later use.

Having a point like that of a needle; sharply pointed. In early use frequently figurative.

Combinations, as thorny-edged, thorny-pointed, thorny-pricking, thorny-thin, thorny-twining adjs.

Provided with a long or tapering point or end.

= fitché, adj. Also transferred.

Having a cusp or cusps; = cuspidate, adj.

having a point like a spit.

Having a fine or sharp point; having a point like a pin. Also (in later use): specific, detailed; accurate.

Of a tool, piece of machinery, etc.: tapering to a needle-like point; spec. designating a pair of pliers having long, pointed jaws, used esp. for…