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spines

/spaɪnz/

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noun

脊椎

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. "

医師は、自動車事故後、患者の脊椎に損傷の兆候がないか調べました。

anatomy body physiology organ animal human

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noun

背骨、稜線、棘

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. "

図書館の本棚は背表紙が外側を向いており、欲しい本を見つけやすくなっていました。

anatomy structure biology organism part body

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棘

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. "

サボテンには、動物から身を守るための鋭い棘がありました。

nature animal plant biology part structure

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心材

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. "

大工は、強度と腐朽への耐性で知られる古いオークの木の心材で作られた板を慎重に選びました。

plant material nature biology

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勇気、気概

Courage or assertiveness.

Examples :

"The shy student found her spines and finally asked the teacher for help. "

内気な生徒は勇気を出して、ついに先生に助けを求めた。

character attitude moral

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剛性

The stiffness of an arrow.

Examples :

"The archer checked the arrows' spines to ensure they wouldn't wobble in flight. "

射手は、矢が飛行中にぐらつかないように、矢の剛性を確認した。

sport technical