thorn

Definition

  • noun: a sharp point on the stem of some plants (such as roses)
  • noun: a woody plant bearing sharp impeding processes (as prickles or spines)
  • often used in the phrase 'thorn in one's side'

Examples

  • He's been 'a thorn in my side' for years.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) would've been for nothing. Ok, what about the wounds on her arms? I pulled some thorns out. Looks like she ran into a thorn bush out there. She probably did it on purpose. What? David... From now on, she is gonna do whatever it takes to get out of here. (..)
    2013 Evil Dead