noun🔗ShareColonne vertébraleThe series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals."The doctor examined the patient's backbone to see if there was any damage. "Le médecin a examiné la colonne vertébrale du patient pour voir s'il y avait des dommages.anatomybodyorganphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉchafaudage, ossatureAny fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure."Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce."Avant les automobiles, les chemins de fer étaient l'ossature du commerce.structuresystemorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourage, cran, forceCourage, fortitude, or strength."He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone."Il ferait un bon manager, s'il avait un peu plus de courage.charactermindattitudeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
