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spine
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- pronunciation:
- spaIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the backbone in vertebrates; spinal column.
Damage to one's spine can cause paralysis.
- synonyms:
- backbone, spinal column, vertebrae
- similar words:
- back
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| definition 2: |
any of various sharply pointed projections or appendages on plants or animals.
Cactus plants and porcupines both have spines.- synonyms:
- quill
- similar words:
- thorn
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| definition 3: |
a stiff, hard back or ridge, such as the hinged back of a book cover or the narrow peak of a mountain.
The spine of the old book was broken and the pages were coming loose.- synonyms:
- backbone, ridge
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| definition 4: |
determination or strength of character; backbone.
You have no spine, giving up so easily!- synonyms:
- backbone, fortitude, guts, pluck
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| related words: |
divide |
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| derivation: |
spined (adj.) |
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