Definition of "porcupines" [porcupines]

• Plural form of porcupine. (noun)

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• "We saw many small animals, such as porcupines, a scaly ant-eater, and a wild pig, piebald in color and with long curved tusks."
• "The WMIK has become popular, and the Taliban reportedly refer to them as 'porcupines' due to their appearance and effect."
• "In a bid to divert water flow from left to right, specially constructed cement, stone and steel "porcupines" would be erected to "induce siltation.""