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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 outward when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's name.
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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.
the line of bones down the center of the back that provides support for the body. spine noun [C] (POINT) 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)
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).
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.
Feb 22, 2024 · The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the...
Sep 12, 2023 · The vertebral column (spine or backbone) is a curved structure composed of bony vertebrae that are interconnected by cartilaginous intervertebral discs. It is part of the axial skeleton and extends from the base of the skull to the tip of the coccyx. The spinal cord runs through its center.
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….
