hedgehog
noun
- a portable obstacle made of crossed logs in the shape of an hourglass, usually laced with barbed wire.
- an obstructive device consisting of steel bars, angle irons, etc., usually embedded in concrete, designed to damage and impede the boats and tanks of a landing force on a beach.
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Contemporary Examples of hedgehog
Hedgehog Birthday From the folks who brought you ‘Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos’ comes another squee-worthy video.
DuBois was a man of many ideas; Washington, of just one: the proverbial contrast of hedgehog and fox.
Once again, the “hedgehog,” as Jeremy is known in the XXX industry, gave hope to round, hairy men everywhere.
“I used to remember drawing Sonic the Hedgehog when I was super young,” says Moss.
And the more he thinks about it, the “Hedgehog vs. Fox” thing is nothing more than a party game either.
Historical Examples of hedgehog
Late I am this fair day all along with my beard, that was thicker than a hedgehog's.
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
And as good success had Themistocles in his of the fox and hedgehog.
The Praise of FollyDesiderius Erasmus
It was a calm day towards the end of March when the hedgehog awoke.
Creatures of the NightAlfred W. Rees
The hedgehog bore on his back clear tokens of his last retreat.
"Wee Tim'rous Beasties"Douglas English
The hedgehog has a keen sense of humour, and, for that reason, he loves an argument.
"Wee Tim'rous Beasties"Douglas English