chine
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Synonyms: Noun
backbone, spinal column, spine, vertebral column
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uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyardRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
The chine fuselage and delta-wing design will allow the XB-1 and the ultimate passenger plane to achieve supersonic speeds without the need for afterburning turbofans, resulting in more efficient flight. — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "This Slick Jet Could Repave the Way for Commercial Supersonic Flight," 15 Nov. 2016 The ham has a very distant British cousin called stuffed chine. — Kim Severson, New York Times, "In This Corner of Maryland, Holidays Mean a Stuffed Ham," 19 Mar. 2018 Have your butcher crack the roast's chine (backbone) and, for an elegant presentation, french the ribs (trim meat from ends of bone). — Woman's Day, "Pork Loin with Cherry-Orange Compote," 17 Nov. 2011 With high necklines and long, full sleeves, rendered in fluid fabrics like silk georgette and crêpe de chine, these are not prudish throwbacks but blank canvases for designer whimsy. — Kimberly Chrisman-campbell, WSJ, "Fall’s Statement Blouse: Jolt Your Work Look," 14 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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