thornlike

As adjectives the difference between hornlike and thornlike

is that hornlike is projecting like a horn while thornlike is resembling a thorn or some aspect of one; pointed, acuate.

As adjectives the difference between acuate and thornlike

is that acuate is sharpened; sharp-pointed while thornlike is resembling a thorn or some aspect of one; pointed, acuate.

As a verb acuate

is (obsolete|transitive) to sharpen; to make pungent; to quicken.

As adjectives the difference between pointed and thornlike

is that pointed is (comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull while thornlike is resembling a thorn or some aspect of one; pointed, acuate.

As a verb pointed

is (point).

As a noun thorn

is a sharp protective spine of a plant.

As a verb thorn

is to pierce with, or as if with, a thorn.

As a proper noun Thorn

is {{surname|topographic|from=Middle English}} for someone living near a thorn bush.

As an adjective thornlike is

resembling a thorn or some aspect of one; pointed, acuate.