- plural of urchin.
urchins
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Pros using urchins dominated early tournaments, which triggered a run on Coikes and a rush of urchin-style lures from brands like Rapala, Strike King, Yamamoto and Berkley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Fish, mobile snails, sea urchins, and bivalves such as clams, oysters, and mussels all require faster metabolisms to support movement and, in many cases, predatory lifestyles.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The free, donation-based marine educational center is home to swell sharks, sea urchins, jellyfish and more that will leave visitors of any age in awe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
"In the supermarket, you find luxury products, sea urchins or Dom Perignon champagne, and vegetables have become extremely expensive," pushing some people to do their shopping in a neighbouring town.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
“Street urchins blend,” Emma said from behind her changing screen.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
