as in spine
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal
uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard
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Recent Examples of chine
There's a sharp nose with a prominent chine blending the wings into the fuselage, which is optimized for stealth.
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New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
In fact, Azimut claims the Grande 36M can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent compared to boats of the same size with traditional chine hulls.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
In fact, Azimut claims the Grande 36M can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent compared to boats of the same size with traditional chine hulls.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chine
spine
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The report is said to highlight the pain reliever Tylenol, when taken during pregnancy, along with low levels of folate, a vitamin that is important for proper development of a baby’s brain and spine, as potential causes of autism, according to the Wall Street Journal.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kwame was being treated for arthritis, mostly in his upper spine for the past few years.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chine. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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