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noun
- 1. a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone: "a soft voice that sent a shiver down her spine" Similar
- 2. the part of a book's jacket or cover that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's name.
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one of the thin, pointed objects that are part of the outer surface of some animals and plants: Be careful of the cactus spines. spine noun [C] (BOOK PART) the end of a book where the pages are attached and which usually shows the writer’s name and title on its outer part.
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.
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.
SPINE meaning: 1. the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body and protects…. Learn more.
Oct 18, 2023 · Your spine is the long column of bones that extend from your neck to your lower back. Your spine starts at the base of your skull (head bone) and ends at your tailbone, a part of your pelvis (the large bony structure between your abdomen and legs).
Dec 5, 2023 · The spine is like a strong pillar that keeps us standing tall and allows us to move, sit and bend. Imagine it as a stack of building blocks (the vertebrae) that are connected by strong, flexible bands (ligaments) and cushioned by soft pads (discs).
spine in British English. (spaɪn ) noun. 1. the spinal column. 2. the sharply pointed tip or outgrowth of a leaf, stem, etc. 3. 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.
Definition of spine noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SPINE definition: 1. the long structure of bones down the centre of your back, which supports your body 2. the narrow….
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.
