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 : "The doctor examined the patient's spines for any signs of injury after the car accident. " anatomy body physiology organ animal human 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 library shelves had spines facing outwards, making it easy to find the book you wanted. " anatomy structure biology organism part body 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 to protect it from animals. " nature animal plant biology part structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The heartwood of trees. Examples : "The carpenter carefully selected planks made from the spines of old oak trees, known for their strength and resistance to rot. " plant material nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Courage or assertiveness. Examples : "The shy student found her spines and finally asked the teacher for help. " character attitude moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The stiffness of an arrow. Examples : "The archer checked the arrows' spines to ensure they wouldn't wobble in flight. " sport technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
