also: a cut of meat including all or part of the backbone
2
: the intersection of the bottom and the sides of a flat or V-bottomed boat
chine
2 of 2
verb
chined; chining
transitive verb
: to cut through the backbone of (as in butchering)
Synonyms
Noun
backbone
spinal column
spine
vertebral column
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Example Sentences
Noun uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
In fact, Azimut claims the 36 Metri produces 15 to 30 percent fewer carbon emissions than boats of the same size with traditional chine hulls. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022 When the yacht is traveling between 15 knots and 22 knots, the hull can reportedly cut CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent compared to traditional hard-chine hulls while also reducing fuel consumption. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2022 The vessel sports a second-generation Dual Mode hull that ensures stability even in tough seas while also reducing fuel consumption by 15 percent compared to a traditional hard-chine planing hull. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2022 The hull’s hard chine by naval architect, Andrew Lea of Norson Design is striking while the lightweight, low-drag aluminum hull with carbon fiber reinforced superstructure offers high top-speeds. Bill Springer, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021 The use of dual vertical tails canted inward on the engine nacelles took advantage of the chine vortex in such a way that the directional stability improved as the angle of attack of the aircraft increased. Clarence L. Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2021 As for performance, Rex sports a significant hull chine and sharp bow for improved fuel efficiency and smoother sailing on rough seas. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2021 To account for the effect of the fuselage chine airflow, the inlets were pointed slightly down and in toward the fuselage. Clarence L. Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2021 Substantial efforts went into optimizing chine design and conical camber of the wing leading edge. Clarence L. Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French eschine, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German scina shinbone, needle — more at shin
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing chine
blanc de chine
crepe de chine
crêpe de chine
blanc de chine
crepe de chine
crêpe de chine
chine
noun
as in spine
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard