"Spined" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Having a backbone or a firm sense of purpose; showing courage and determination.
Example: "She's a spined individual who speaks her mind, even if it means going against the crowd."
A spindles is a device used to spin or twist fibers, such as thread or yarn, into fine strands or threads, often for textile production.
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.
Thin and awkwardly long, especially in proportion to the rest of the body or shape; having long, thin, and rather weak or spindly legs.
A spine-chiller is a synonym for a thriller, referring to a type of literature, film, or television show that aims to scare or intimidate the audience. It is a euphemism for horror fiction or terror movie.
The backbone of the body, consisting of vertebrae and other elements that provide support, stability, and protection for the spinal cord.
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).
A rare mineral, a gemstone that is an oxide of magnesium and aluminum, often found in transition mineral deposits it can occur in various colors such as red, blue, and green.
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
Lacking the courage to take a strong or effective action. Shabby or cowardly. Done or done out of weakness rather than strength.
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."
Spinescence refers to the appearance or likeness of a spine, or the condition of having a spine-like structure or feature.
Adj. : having a spiny or thorny covering, typically around the edge or terminal part of a plant or an animal. (Especially when referring to certain types of corals.)