Synonyms of spine

spine

noun

ˈspīn 

as in vertebra

a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal

he hurt his spine in the accident, but the doctor says he'll be walking again in no time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vertebra
• backbone
• back
• spinal column
• vertebral column
• spinal cord
• chine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spine

The device couldn’t be repaired, the claim said, and Cromwell needed surgery to remove a piece of his spine to place a new device and battery in his back. — Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

The Mets traded for another injury-prone player in Robert, who missed nearly three months due to a lumbar spine disc herniation before the center fielder returned in July. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Palace’s squad always had a spine which included strong personalities or those who knew the club and had experience to guide them through turbulent times and new starts. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The spines only penetrate the ice as the suspension compresses, generating grip and protecting them from high-impact forces. — Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2026