Definitions

spine

[spahyn] / spaɪn /

NOUN

backbone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bone vertebrae

STRONG

back chine rachis ridge

WEAK

spinal column vertebral column

Example Sentences

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Until this fossil came to light, there was no evidence that dinosaurs possessed hollow skin based spines of this kind.

From Science Daily

He thought he could feel every bone of his spine hitting rock, one bone after the other.

From Literature

What is it about a title like “Neighbors” that sends a little quiver up one’s spine?

From The Wall Street Journal

Johnson’s move appears to have stiffened investors’ spines.

From Barron's

He shook a hand to make the feeling go away, then traced the letters on the spine with his index finger.

From Literature