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.
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Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chines
Noun
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Wear thick gloves to protect yourself from spines, needles, and sap.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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How Scientists Confirmed the Species The study said the new species was identified based on body proportions, spines, scale pattern, coloring and other physical features.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To start the new Mideast war, Donnie acted on his own with no resistance from his sycophants, who have no backbones.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Many are Latin American or African immigrants working in the agricultural, tourism or service sectors, backbones of Spain’s booming economy.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Outhouse is one of three highly respected defensive backs at North Crowley.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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If people believe a technology is being built on their backs, the backlash that follows is difficult to reverse.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Chines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chines. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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