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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Recent Examples of chine 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
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spine
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  • Kelvin, who fractured his spine and hip and suffered a concussion, has been in the ICU since the accident.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Frank Vogel stood outside the Dallas Mavericks’ temporary locker room Wednesday night and recounted the shiver that recently ran down his spine.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chine. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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