Meaning & use
spine
The row of connected bones running down the middle of the back that supports the body.
See it in a sentence
The gymnast twisted her spine awkwardly and had to see a doctor.
Years of hunching over a desk can put strain on your spine.
A note on using this word
Spine is often used figuratively to mean courage, as in 'he lacked the spine to object.'
Words with a similar meaning
backbonevertebral column
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The bound edge of a book where the pages are attached to the cover.
You could just read the title printed along the spine of the worn paperback.
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