Associations to the word «Spineless»

Wiktionary

SPINELESS, adjective. Having no spine.
SPINELESS, adjective. Cowardly; uncourageous.

Dictionary definition

SPINELESS, adjective. Weak in willpower, courage or vitality.
SPINELESS, adjective. Lacking a backbone or spinal column; "worms are an example of invertebrate animals".
SPINELESS, adjective. Lacking spiny processes; "spineless fins".
SPINELESS, adjective. Lacking thorns.

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