spine
(spaɪn )
Word forms: spines
1. countable noun
Your spine is the row of bones down your back.
2. countable noun
The spine of a book is the narrow stiff part which the pages and covers are attached to.
3. countable noun
Spines are also long, sharp points on an animal's body or on a plant.
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SKELETON collarbone humerus skull ulna radius vertebrae pelvis breastbone kneecap ribs spine femur fibula tibia Collocations:
strengthen the spine
I'm sure we'll be looking to strengthen the spine all the way through.
Times, Sunday Times
It's said it challenges the deeper, postural muscles helping to strengthen the spine and in doing so reduce the risk of lower back trouble.
The Sun
If fit, all of them walk into the side in key positions to strengthen the spine of this once-feared outfit.
The Sun
This stretches and strengthens your spine.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 脊柱
Japanese: 脊椎
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- demerit
- demi-
- demigod
- demilitarization
- demilitarize
- demise
- demister
- demo
- demob
- demobbed
- demobilization
- demobilize
- democracy
- democracy activist
- democrat
- democratic
- democratically
- democratically accountable
- democratic alternative
- democratic ballot
- democratic capitalism
- democratic citizenship
- democratic consensus
- democratic constitution