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

Almost all her ribs were broken, her spine was fractured, her head and neck were injured. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Huachuma, whose Latin name is Echinopsis pachanoi, is a tall cactus that grows along the spine of the Andes, the mountain range on South America’s western side. — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

As mammals, dogs have similar skeletal structures to humans, so the best beds for them are soft enough to feel comfortable and avoid pressure points but firm enough to offer support for the spine and joints. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

The major 4-mile street serves as Boston’s central spine, stretching through Roxbury and Dorchester and ending at Mattapan Square. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026