Hedgehog

usgb/ˈhedʒhɔːɡ/
noun

A small animal covered with stiff, sharp, protective spines.

A hedgehog curled itself up into a ball when danger approached
Visual representation of "hedgehog" - A small animal covered with stiff, sharp, protective spines

Often appears as...

  • pet hedgehog
  • baby hedgehog
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Visual Imagery

Visualize a small mammal, with a round body and protective spines, when you see 'hedgehog'.

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Children's books often depict a friendly hedgehog with a smile.
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Not a Porcupine

Remember, a hedgehog is smaller than a porcupine and has different types of spines.

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She corrected her friend's mistake, explaining that Sonic is a hedgehog, not a porcupine.
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Animal Behavior

Hedgehogs roll into balls for protection, a unique behavior that helps identify them.

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The story described the hedgehog's escape by rolling into a spiky ball.
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