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    spine
    /spʌɪn/

    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 backbonespinal columnvertebral columnvertebrae
    • 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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Spine can mean the line of bones down the centre of the back, a sharp point on an animal or plant, or the end of a book. Learn more about the different meanings, pronunciation, and usage of spine with examples and collocations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spineSpine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word spine, from the spinal column to the part of a book to the sharp process on an animal. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related articles.

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  5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodySpine Structure and Function - Cleveland Clinic

    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).

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Spine can mean the line of bones down the center of the back, a sharp point on an animal or plant, or the end of a book. Learn how to use spine in different contexts with examples and related words.

  7. spinehealth.org › article › spine-anatomyThe Spine: Anatomy and Function

    Dec 5, 2023 · Learn about the spine, its parts, and its roles in supporting the body, protecting the nervous system, and enabling movement. Find out how to maintain a healthy spine and prevent or manage spine-related problems.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › spineSPINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of spine as a noun in different contexts, such as anatomy, botany, zoology, and bookbinding. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of spine in sentences.