spine

noun

ˈspīn

: spinal column

: something resembling a spinal column or constituting a central axis or chief support

: the part of a book to which the pages are attached and on the cover of which usually appear the title and author's and publisher's names

: a stiff pointed plant process

especially : one that is a modified leaf or leaf part compare prickle sense 1, thorn sense 1a

: a sharp rigid process on an animal: such as

: spicule

: a stiff unsegmented fin ray of a fish

: a pointed prominence on a bone

spined

ˈspīnd

adjective

spinelike

ˈspīn-ˌlīk How to pronounce spine (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

This X-ray shows her spine. Hedgehogs are covered with spines. They lack the spine to do what needs to be done.

Recent Examples on the Web Today, the Bay Area’s regional rail spine has recuperated about 38% of its pre-COVID ridership, trailing every other large U.S. rail system in recovery.

Ricardo Cano, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Rounding out the show’s eminently capable cast are Jamie Michie and Jade Harrison as the police assigned to the Delaney murder case, with Michie playing the gruff teddy bear to Harrison’s spine of steel.

Caroline Framke, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Why: This exercise opens the chest and shoulders while twisting through the thoracic spine, or upper back.

Jen Murphy, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 The brand is known for its ultra-soft foam near your shoulders and firmer foam that targets your spine and hips to help keep them properly aligned.

Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2022 Visually, the hinges pop a bit less than last year's model, which included contrasting colors across the entire spine and hinges.

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 Aug. 2022 Theodore is an expert in brain and spinal cord injury, minimally invasive spine surgeries and robotics.

Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2022 Firms like Kotak Mahindra Bank and PhonePe form the network’s financial spine.

Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 These can include lower back, spine, knee, and shoulder injuries from repetitive activities.

Kat Friedrich, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	spine
释义	spine noun ˈspīn 1 a : spinal column b : something resembling a spinal column or constituting a central axis or chief support c : the part of a book to which the pages are attached and on the cover of which usually appear the title and author's and publisher's names 2 : a stiff pointed plant process especially : one that is a modified leaf or leaf part compare prickle sense 1, thorn sense 1a 3 : a sharp rigid process on an animal: such as a : spicule b : a stiff unsegmented fin ray of a fish c : a pointed prominence on a bone spined ˈspīnd adjective spinelike ˈspīn-ˌlīk adjective Synonyms backbone chine spinal column vertebral column See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences This X-ray shows her spine. Hedgehogs are covered with spines. They lack the spine to do what needs to be done. Recent Examples on the Web Today, the Bay Area’s regional rail spine has recuperated about 38% of its pre-COVID ridership, trailing every other large U.S. rail system in recovery. Ricardo Cano, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Rounding out the show’s eminently capable cast are Jamie Michie and Jade Harrison as the police assigned to the Delaney murder case, with Michie playing the gruff teddy bear to Harrison’s spine of steel. Caroline Framke, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Why: This exercise opens the chest and shoulders while twisting through the thoracic spine, or upper back. Jen Murphy, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 The brand is known for its ultra-soft foam near your shoulders and firmer foam that targets your spine and hips to help keep them properly aligned. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2022 Visually, the hinges pop a bit less than last year's model, which included contrasting colors across the entire spine and hinges. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 Aug. 2022 Theodore is an expert in brain and spinal cord injury, minimally invasive spine surgeries and robotics. Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2022 Firms like Kotak Mahindra Bank and PhonePe form the network’s financial spine. Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 23 Aug. 2022 These can include lower back, spine, knee, and shoulder injuries from repetitive activities. Kat Friedrich, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, thorn, spinal column, from Latin spina; perhaps akin to Latin spica ear of grain First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing spine a chill/shiver runs up/down someone's spine a chill down your spine make a chill/shiver run up/down someone's spine send shivers/chills up (and down) someone's spine send a chill/shiver up/down someone's spine spine-chilling spine-tingling a chill/shiver runs up/down someone's spine a chill down your spine make a chill/shiver run up/down someone's spine send shivers/chills up (and down) someone's spine send a chill/shiver up/down someone's spine spine-chilling spine-tingling See More Kids Definition spine noun ˈspīn 1 : backbone sense 1 2 : a stiff pointed part growing from the surface of a plant or animal Medical Definition spine noun ˈspīn 1 : spinal column 2 : a pointed prominence or process (as on a bone) spine noun as in vertebra a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal he hurt his spine in the accident, but the doctor says he'll be walking again in no time Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance vertebra backbone back chine spinal cord spinal column vertebral column
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spine

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