"Spine" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Spine" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Spine" Meaning
The backbone of the body, consisting of vertebrae and other elements that provide support, stability, and protection for the spinal cord.
"Spine" Examples
The box is stacked on top of the other with its spine facing upwards.
The chair has a cracked spine and it's extremely uncomfortable to sit on.
The hikers had to carry their heavy backpacks with their spines bearing the weight of the equipment.
The book lies open on the table, its spine creaking under the strain.
The yoga instructor warns her students not to bend their spines too much, or they'll strain their muscles.
"Spine" Similar Words
Spindle
A thin, cylindrical or cone-shaped stick or rod used especially to support or rotate yarn or thread in spinning or winding.
Spindleberry
A rare and intriguing word!<br><br>A spindleberry is a type of shrub with small, round fruits that resemble berries. The term refers to the specific arrangement of six vascular bundles in the stems of certain plants, typically evening primroses, which coil around a central pith like the threads of a spindle. In other words, the stems of a spindleberry plant have a distinctive "spindle-like" arrangement of internal structures.<br><br>In some parts of the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, the term "spindleberry" also refers to the evening primrose itself, which was sometimes used to obtain its yellow dye.<br><br>Not a common word, but an interesting one nonetheless!
Spindles
Spindling
Spindling refers to the act of twisting or turning something in a gradual, spiral-like motion, often in a way that resembles the action of a spinning top or a spindle. It can also refer to small, thin, and insignificant; pitiful or contemptible.<br><br>In Anglo-Saxon law, a spindling was a unit of measurement for calculating the length of something.
Spindly
Spine-chiller
Spine-chilling
Spineback
The word "spineback" can refer to several things, but the most common meanings are:<br><br>1. The spineback was a genus of plesiosaur, a marine reptile that lived during the Triassic and Jurassic periods. They had a distinctive feature of having a row of bony plates running along their back.<br>2. Spineback could also refer to a type of fish, specifically the spiny catfish or the spineback butterflyfish.<br>3. In naval architecture, a spineback is a class of sailing ship designs with a prominent, narrow sternpost (the vertical element at the back of a ship).
Spined
Spinel
Spineless
Lacking courage or willpower; lacking backbone.<br><br>Example: "He's being spineless and canceling his plans at the last minute."<br><br> Synonyms: cowardly, timid, weak-willed, cowering<br><br>Antonyms: courageous, brave, strong-willed, stalwart
Spinelessly
Spinelessness
Spinelle
Spines
The word "spines" can refer to:<br><br>1. A part of the human or animal body that forms the central column of the back, providing support and protection for the head, neck, and internal organs.<br>2. A sharp, pointed structure, such as a thorn or a spine on a cactus or a spine on a fish or an insect.<br>3. A collection of connected bones, often forming a ridge or a curve, found in various vertebrates, including humans, animals, and fish.<br>4. A line or furrow of rugged, rocky, or woody growth on the ground, such as a line of rocky outcrops or a row of thorny plants.<br>5. In anatomy and medicine, the spines can also refer to the vertebrae that make up the spinal column, or to the stitches or staples used to support or repair tissues, particularly after surgery.<br>6. In a figurative sense, spines can refer to the back or the backbone, often used as a symbol of strength, resilience, or determination, such as "giving someone the spine to stand up for what they believe in."