spine (Meaning)
spine (n)
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
any sharply pointed projection
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved
a sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin
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spine Sentence Examples
- The spines of the cactus protect it from predators.
- The spine of a book is its vertical edge, which holds the pages together.
- The surgeon carefully removed the small bone fragment from the patient's spine.
- The spine-chilling tale sent shivers down my back.
- The spines on the leaves of the holly plant were sharp and prickly.
- The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs through the spine.
- The spine of the fish bone was small and sharp.
- The skier experienced a sharp pain in their spine after falling.
- The book's worn spine hinted at its age and well-read status.
- The spine of the dinosaur fossil was an impressive sight.
FAQs About the word spine
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord, any sharply pointed projection, a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a
vertebra, back, backbone, vertebral column, chine, spinal cord,spinal column,
No antonyms found.
The spines of the cactus protect it from predators.
The spine of a book is its vertical edge, which holds the pages together.
The surgeon carefully removed the small bone fragment from the patient's spine.
The spine-chilling tale sent shivers down my back.
