Synonyms of backbones

backbones

noun

plural of backbone

as in spines

a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal

found the backbone of a fish lying on the beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spines
• backs
• vertebrae
• chines
• spinal columns
• vertebral columns
• spinal cords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backbones

The structural backbones of the phalanges are 3D-printed from PLA, while soft silicone interfaces provide friction and compliance when the fingers contact a branch. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

More specifically, insects are invertebrates (animals without backbones) and are part of the arthropod phylum, which also includes spiders, crabs, and centipedes. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Look under rocks for macroinvertebrates (animals without backbones, like stoneflies). — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2026

Data centers also need to be close enough to users and network backbones to provide fast digital services. — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026

Even when degraded, enzymes have stable backbones that might be capable of catalyzing reactions, said Sudha Rajamani, an astrobiologist at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune who wasn’t involved in the study. — Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026

As songwriters, the Ottavianos usually only needed a metaphor, a single beautiful image, or a fun double entendre to serve as narrative backbones. — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026

There's also a perception that squishy invertebrates — creatures without backbones — weren't formidable enough to join the ranks of top predators. — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

Hundreds of animals with backbones are still being discovered every single year. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026