| 单词 | chine |
| 释义 | chine chine1 /chuyn/, n. Brit. Dial. a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water. [bef. 900; ME; OE cinu crevice, fissure; c. MD kene; cf. OE cinan to gape, crack open] chine2 /chuyn/, n. , v. , chined, chining. n. 1. the backbone or spine, esp. of an animal. 2. the whole or a piece of the backbone of an animal with adjoining parts, cut for cooking. 3. a ridge or crest, as of land. 4. Naut. a. an angular intersection of the sides and bottom of a vessel. b. a longitudinal member running behind this. v.t. 5. (in butchering) to sever the backbone of. [1250-1300; ME eschine < OF eschine < Gmc. See SHIN] chine3 /chuyn/, n. chime2. |
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