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
The app will also feature new interactive games like Do-Good Detectives and Dance Moo-chine, along with crafts and recipes designed for bonding time.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
There's a sharp nose with a prominent chine blending the wings into the fuselage, which is optimized for stealth.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
There's a sharp nose with a prominent chine blending the wings into the fuselage, which is optimized for stealth.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chine
spine
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Calderon also looks for hardcover books and pays attention to the spines, not the fragile jackets.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the dogs was so thin that its spine, hips and ribs were easily visible, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chine. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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