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backbone

/ˈbækˌbəʊn/ /ˈbækˌboʊn/

Meanings
noun
The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's backbone to see if there was any damage. "
anatomy body organ physiology biology

Related Words

Illustration vertebrae

vertebrae noun

/ˈvɝː.tə.bɹaɪ/

Any of the small bones which make up the backbone.

"The doctor examined the patient's vertebrae to see if there were any injuries. "

Illustration separated

separated verb

/ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

Illustration fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

Illustration automobiles

automobiles noun

/ˈɔːtəməbiːlz/ /ˈɔːɾəməbiːlz/

A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

"Example Sentence: "Many families own two automobiles, one for commuting to work and another for running errands." "

Illustration fortitude

fortitude noun

/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/

Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

"Even after failing the exam twice, she showed great fortitude and continued to study until she passed. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration vertebrate

vertebrate noun

/ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/

An animal having a backbone.

"A dog is a vertebrate because it has a backbone. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration encloses

encloses verb

/ɪnˈkloʊzɪz/ /ɛnˈkloʊzɪz/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

Illustration railroads

railroads noun

/ˈreɪlroʊdz/ /ˈreɪlˌroʊdz/

A permanent road consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on.

"Many railroads roughly follow the trace of older land - and/or water roads"

Illustration protects

protects verb

/pɹəˈtɛkts/ /pɹoʊˈtɛkts/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration infrastructure

infrastructure noun

/ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌk(t)ʃɚ/

(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.

"The school's new infrastructure, including the upgraded computer labs and Wi-Fi, improved student learning. "