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chines

noun

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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As appointed by production designer Valeria De Felice, the workspace is a literary dreamscape, lined with Persian rugs and bookcases displaying a rainbow of magazine spines.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Yellow starthistle plants are gray-green and produce yellow, thistle-like flowers with stiff, long spines in late June and July.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of spines

Noun

The structural backbones of the phalanges are 3D-printed from PLA, while soft silicone interfaces provide friction and compliance when the fingers contact a branch.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
More specifically, insects are invertebrates (animals without backbones) and are part of the arthropod phylum, which also includes spiders, crabs, and centipedes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of backbones

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The 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner fits the lengthy, rangy profile the Panthers have looked for in their defensive backs — and prior to a season-ending injury last year, Thornton had won the nickel corner job from Smith-Wade.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
That, of course, would not be a good luck for the running backs.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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