chines

plural of chine
as in spines
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 chines At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance. Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, eye size, fin spines, internal anatomy and other subtle physical features, the study said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Spicomellus had a back that was probably bristling with sharper spines, along with far larger ones along its outer edges.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Platform product management is rarely treated as a strategic, first-class discipline, resulting in fragmented backbones that fail to support enterprise-wide innovation.
    Gaurav Dixit, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • By trading in metal backbones for a soft familiar-feeling vest, the wearable robot offers a more cost-effective and approachable solution for the millions of individuals worldwide who could possibly benefit from moderate limb support.
    Mack DeGeurin Aug 21, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Most catfish have several thick black bars on their backs and tails.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Kansas City Royals know their backs are against the wall.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Chines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chines. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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