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spine
[ spahyn ]
noun
- the spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
- any backbonelike part.
- a stiff, pointed process or appendage on an animal, as a quill of a porcupine, or a sharp, bony ray in the fin of a fish.
- something, as a quality or trait, that constitutes a principal strength; resolution; stamina; backbone:
a situation that would test a person's spine.
- a ridge, as of ground or rock.
- a sharp-pointed, hard or woody outgrowth on a plant; thorn.
- Bookbinding. the back of a book cover or binding, usually indicating the title and author.
spine
/ 貹ɪ /
noun
- the spinal column
- the sharply pointed tip or outgrowth of a leaf, stem, etc
- zoology a hard pointed process or structure, such as the ray of a fin, the quill of a porcupine, or the ridge on a bone
- the back of a book, record sleeve, etc
- a ridge, esp of a hill
- strength of endurance, will, etc
- anything resembling the spinal column in function or importance; main support or feature
spine
/ ī /
- See vertebral column
- Any of various pointed projections, processes, or appendages of animals.
- A sharp-pointed projection on a plant, especially a hard, narrow modified leaf, as on a cactus, that is adapted to reduce water loss.
Derived Forms
- spined, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- spined adjective
- 辱Աl adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of spine1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of spine1
Example Sentences
The Financial Times published a very sharp editorial that featured this observation that should send chills down the spines of Republicans who will be facing the voters next year:
April was born with spina bifida and was later diagnosed with tumours at the base of her spine which she says have left her in constant, debilitating pain.
He explained: "All his body has been charred, spine, his hands, one of his legs is completely missing, and there's a huge amount of damage done to him."
Juan Salvador forces Tom to connect with others, and through this, he finds his spine, supporting his new friends while they endure the turbulent and terrifying times of Argentina’s military dictatorship.
“It sends little chills down my spine,” said the judge in one firm’s lawsuit.
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