nounπShareThe top of a ridge."From the chines of the hill, we could see the entire valley spread out below. "geographygeologynatureareapartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spine of an animal."The butcher carefully separated the ribs from the pig's chines. "anatomyanimalpartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of the backbone of an animal, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking."For Sunday dinner, Mom roasted a chines of pork with apples and onions. "foodanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp angle in the cross section of a hull."The boat's unusual stability came from the hard chines in its hull, which helped it cut through the water. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hollowed or bevelled channel in the waterway of a ship's deck."The ship's chines ran along the deck, forming a channel for rainwater runoff. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe edge or rim of a cask, etc., formed by the projecting ends of the staves; the chamfered end of a stave."The cooper carefully hammered the metal hoop onto the chines of the barrel, ensuring a tight seal. "nauticalpartstructurematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe back of the blade on a scythe."He carefully sharpened the chines of his scythe, preparing it for the morning's hay harvest. "utensilweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Southern England) A steep-sided ravine leading from the top of a cliff down to the sea."After a heavy rain, the coastal path was diverted inland to avoid the dangerous chines that had become even deeper and more unstable. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
