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sea urchin

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsiː ˌɝtʃɪn/ · UK /ˈsiː ˌɜːtʃɪn/

sea urchin means: A small, round sea animal with hard, sharp points covering its body.

noun

SPINY SEA ANIMALB2

A small, round sea animal with hard, sharp points covering its body.

  • A sea urchin has sharp spines.
  • We saw sea urchins among the rocks.
  • Have you ever eaten sea urchin roe?

Similar words: urchin

Common phrases: purple sea urchin, sea urchin spines, sea urchin roe

Questions about sea urchin

What does sea urchin mean?

A small, round sea animal with hard, sharp points covering its body.

What is sea urchin in other languages?

Türkçe: deniz kestanesi · Español: erizo de mar · Français: oursin · Deutsch: Seeigel · Italiano: riccio di mare · 日本語: ウニ

How do you pronounce sea urchin?

In American English /ˈsiː ˌɝtʃɪn/; in British English /ˈsiː ˌɜːtʃɪn/.

How do you use sea urchin in a sentence?

A sea urchin has sharp spines. We saw sea urchins among the rocks.

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