spine
/spaɪn/
noun
- The row of bones down the center of the back that protects the spinal cord; the backbone.
- A healthy spine is important for good posture.
- She injured her spine in a car accident and had to wear a brace.
- The doctor examined the X-ray of his spine for any fractures.
- The part of a book that shows the title and author, where the pages are attached.
- The book's spine was cracked from being opened too wide.
- He read the titles on the spines of the books on the shelf.
- The library had a row of old books with faded spines.
- A stiff, sharp point on an animal or plant, such as a porcupine quill or cactus needle.
- The hedgehog curled up, showing its spines to protect itself.
- Be careful not to touch the cactus; its spines are very sharp.
- She got a spine from a rose bush stuck in her finger.
- Courage, strength of character, or determination.
- The team showed real spine by coming back from a three-goal deficit.
- It takes spine to stand up for what you believe in.
- He lacked the spine to tell his boss the truth.
- The central supporting part of something, such as a mountain range or a structure.
- A long ridge served as the spine of the island.
- The main road is the spine of the city's transportation system.
- The Rocky Mountains form the spine of North America.
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