spine
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/spaɪn/
🇬🇧
/spaɪn/
noun
C1
the line of bones in your back
A cold feeling went down my spine.
R
the main part that holds something together
These ideas form the spine of his plan.
R
courage and strength
The leader's words gave spine to the team.
R
sharp points on plants or animals
The cactus has sharp spines for protection.
R
the back edge of a book where pages are attached
The title is printed on the book's spine.
translation
the line of bones in your back; the main part that holds something together; courage and strength; sharp points on plants or animals; the back edge of a book where pages are attached
Word Forms
Plural
spines