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
Zimmermann’s maxi dress definitely looks the part, complete with a pastel palette and ruffled tiers of silk-blend crêpe de chine.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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.
—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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Once a hole is dug, a tall crane slowly slides in a rebar cage that resembles a wire mesh dinosaur spine so the hole can be filled with concrete.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Pearl Street redevelopment is also closely tied to a broader effort to remake Beaver Street into a walkable retail spine through downtown.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chine. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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