noun Download 🔗Share The series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a person, or from the head to the tail of an animal; backbone, vertebral column. Examples : "My grandfather, who is over 80, has a slight curvature in his spine. " body anatomy organ structure medicine animal physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate. Examples : "The new tent's spine ran down the center of the fabric, providing support for the poles. " anatomy structure biology body organ part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pointed, fairly rigid protuberance or needle-like structure on an animal, shell, or plant. Examples : "The cactus had sharp spines that made it difficult to handle. " animal plant anatomy biology organism structure part nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The heartwood of trees. Examples : "The carpenter used the spine of the fallen tree to build a sturdy support beam. " plant material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Courage or assertiveness. Examples : "Despite the criticism, she showed a lot of spine and defended her project. " character attitude ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The stiffness of an arrow. Examples : "The archer carefully checked the spine of the arrow to ensure it was stiff enough for a good shot. " sport technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
