They all lacked the spine of real inquiry and a real concern.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Improving your stomach muscle tone will also better support the spine and counteract back pain.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Your spine should be long throughout the exercise.
Lycholat, Tony Shape Your Body, Shape Your Life (1987)
Everyone wants to see their name on the spine of a book.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The core canon will always be the central spine of what we do.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But she seems to have quite a stiff spine and needs to relax more.
The Sun (2015)
The current government lacks the spine to get a grip on the problem.
The Sun (2009)
It is not a lack of spine but an understanding of reality.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It has sharp spines over its body to scare off predators and can change colour to match its surroundings.
The Sun (2009)
Weak abdominal and back muscles cannot support your spine and can lead to a sway back and weakened joints.
Lamplugh, Diana & Sterwin, Diana & Nottidge, Pamela Survive the Nine to Five - a woman's guide to working well (1989)
The bones of the spine, wrists and hip are the most vulnerable.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
Pause, then slowly lower through your spine back to floor.
The Sun (2015)
Wear gloves, as they have sharp spines.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This was a proper, medicinal pummelling and bliss to my knotty shoulders and stiff spine.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He's the guy who puts our spines back in place.
The Sun (2008)
As the books are arranged vertically on a central spine, it takes up very little floor space.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But the doctors can't infuse the bones in my spine because the surrounding bones are too fragile and could collapse.
The Sun (2012)
To one side of the central playing area is another book with its spine in the air, forming a shelter for six unseen musicians.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Forward lunge Stand with one leg forward and one leg back, but keeping a long spine.
Lycholat, Tony Shape Your Body, Shape Your Life (1987)
Perhaps I will settle upon my books whose spines would wait so long for me to give them supine relief.
Christianity Today (2000)
The doctors have no idea how long my spine will take to repair itself and until then I will have to wear it.
The Sun (2014)
Word lists with
spine
parts of a book
In other languages
spine
British English: spine /spaɪn/ NOUN
Your spine is the row of bones down your back.
He suffered injuries to his spine.
American English: spine
Arabic: عَمُودٌ فَقَرِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: espinha dorsal
Chinese: 脊柱
Croatian: kralježnica
Czech: páteř
Danish: rygrad
Dutch: ruggengraat
European Spanish: espina dorsal
Finnish: selkäranka
French: colonne vertébrale
German: Wirbelsäule
Greek: ραχοκοκαλιά
Italian: spina dorsale
Japanese: 脊椎
Korean: 척추
Norwegian: ryggrad
Polish: kręgosłup
European Portuguese: espinha dorsal
Romanian: șira spinării
Russian: позвоночник
Latin American Spanish: espina dorsal
Swedish: ryggrad
Thai: กระดูกสันหลัง
Turkish: belkemiği
Ukrainian: хребет
Vietnamese: cột sống
All related terms of 'spine'
spine-bashing
loafing or resting
spine-chiller
a book, film, etc, that arouses terror
spine-chilling
A spine-chilling film or story makes you feel very frightened .
spine-tingling
A spine-tingling film or piece of music is enjoyable because it causes you to feel a strong emotion such as excitement or fear.
curvature of the spine
a condition in which the spine is abnormally curved
Chinese translation of 'spine'
spine
(spaɪn)
n(c)
(= backbone) 脊柱 (jǐzhù) (根, gēn)
(on plant, animal) 刺 (cì)
[of book]书(書)脊 (shūjǐ)
1 (noun)
Definition
the row of bony segments that surround and protect the spinal cord
fractures of the hip and spine
Synonyms
backbone
He was so thin that his backbone was visible.
vertebrae
spinal column
vertebral column
2 (noun)
Definition
a sharp point on the body of an animal or on a plant
Carry a pair of thick gloves to protect you from hedgehog spines.
Synonyms
barb
Apply gentle pressure on the barb with the point of the pliers.
spur
An X-ray might show a small spur of bone at the site of your pain.
needle
spike
a 15-foot wall topped with iron spikes
ray
quill
rachis
3 (noun)
If you had any spine, you wouldn't let your boss walk all over you like that.
Synonyms
determination
They acted with great courage and determination.
resolution
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
backbone
You might be taking drastic measures and you've got to have the backbone to do that.
resolve
He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
drive
conviction
fortitude
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
persistence
Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.
tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
perseverance
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
willpower
She doesn't have the willpower to give up smoking.
firmness
There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose.
constancy
Climate reflects a basic struggle between constancy and change.
single-mindedness
steadfastness
doggedness
the result of doggedness rather than talent
resoluteness
indomitability
figurative note
The spine or backbone of a human body supports the skeleton, and in turn the whole body. Various metaphors have developed out of this role, specifically the notions of underpinning and strength. The physical appearance of the spine as a ridge has inspired many analogies, from hills in the landscape to the backs of books. In sport, players can be described as the spine of their team if they are considered to support the rest. Although spine on its own means resolution and endurance, it is most commonly seen in the negative form spineless meaning lacking courage or will. Parallels for most of the meanings of spine are found in backbone, particularly the meaning `courage', as in show some backbone. The perception of fear is sometimes experienced as sending a chill down the spine in spine-chilling and spine-tingling.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of constancy
Climate reflects a basic struggle between constancy and change.
Synonyms
steadiness,
stability,
regularity,
uniformity,
perseverance,
firmness,
permanence,
fixedness
in the sense of doggedness
the result of doggedness rather than talent
Synonyms
determination,
resolution,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
endurance,
stubbornness,
single-mindedness,
obstinacy,
steadiness,
steadfastness,
relentlessness,
pertinacity,
tenaciousness,
bulldog tenacity
in the sense of firmness
There was no denying his considerable firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
resolve,
resolution,
constancy,
inflexibility,
steadfastness,
obduracy,
strictness,
strength of will,
fixity,
fixedness,
staunchness
Synonyms of 'spine'
spine
Explore 'spine' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fortitude
Definition
calm and patient courage in trouble or pain
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
Synonyms
courage,
strength,
resolution,
determination,
guts (informal),
patience,
pluck,
grit,
endurance,
bravery,
backbone,
perseverance,
firmness,
staying power,
valour,
fearlessness,
strength of mind,
intrepidity,
hardihood,
dauntlessness,
stoutheartedness
in the sense of perseverance
Definition
continued steady belief or efforts
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
Synonyms
persistence,
resolution,
determination,
dedication,
stamina,
endurance,
tenacity,
diligence,
constancy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
purposefulness,
pertinacity,
indefatigability,
sedulity
in the sense of persistence
Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.
Synonyms
determination,
resolution,
pluck,
stamina,
grit,
endurance,
tenacity,
diligence,
perseverance,
constancy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
pertinacity,
indefatigability,
tirelessness
in the sense of resolution
Definition
firmness or determination
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
Synonyms
determination,
energy,
purpose,
resolve,
courage,
dedication,
fortitude,
sincerity,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
staying power,
stubbornness,
constancy,
earnestness,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
resoluteness,
staunchness
in the sense of resolve
Definition
absolute determination
He doesn't weaken in his resolve.
Synonyms
determination,
resolution,
courage,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
earnestness,
steadfastness,
resoluteness
in the sense of spike
Definition
a long metal nail
a 15-foot wall topped with iron spikes
Synonyms
point,
stake,
spur,
pin,
nail,
spine,
barb,
tine,
prong
in the sense of spur
Definition
a sharp horny part sticking out from a cock's leg
An X-ray might show a small spur of bone at the site of your pain.
Synonyms
projection,
spike,
protuberance,
protrusion
in the sense of tenacity
Sheer tenacity is crucial to career success.
Synonyms
perseverance,
resolution,
determination,
application,
resolve,
persistence,
diligence,
intransigence,
firmness,
stubbornness,
inflexibility,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
obduracy,
doggedness,
strength of will,
strength of purpose,
resoluteness,
pertinacity,
staunchness
in the sense of willpower
Definition
strong self-disciplined determination to do something
She doesn't have the willpower to give up smoking.