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chine

noun

ˈchīn

Definition of chine

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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spine

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The diagnosis was stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her thoracic spine.

— Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
In 1995, however, Reeve, a competitive equestrian, had a devastating accident, breaking his spine while riding, and becoming paralyzed for the rest of his life.

— Kate Aurthur, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

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