Synonyms of spines

spines

noun

plural of spine

as in backbones

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

• backbones
• vertebrae
• backs
• chines
• spinal columns
• vertebral columns
• spinal cords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spines

Red book spines on bookshelves and a colorful gallery wall contrast the home’s cool coastal palette. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Both sets of accommodations have their own helipad and fleet of helicopters which can access VHSG’s 10,000 square miles of terrain, which includes everything from mellow glacier runs to steep spines. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

The reason the cholla can ride along so well is that its spines are covered in backward-facing barbs that ensure they get stuck in the skin of their ride. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

The khaki-to-ochre tint on the Wuthering Heights volumes’ spines is wear. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

That painful toxin is only contained in their specialized spines, though, so as long as those are clipped off, there is no risk to consuming them. — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

It’s covered with black stinging spines. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026

If skin contact occurs, those spines can break off in the skin, leading to a burning and stinging sensation, followed by numbness, tingling, swelling, and nausea. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026