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spine
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- pronunciation:
- spaIn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Your spine is the set of connected bones that goes down the middle of your back. Your skull and your ribs are connected to your spine.
An injury to your spine can be very serious.
- synonyms:
- backbone
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| definition 2: |
A spine is a sharp, pointed thing like a thin needle that sticks out on certain plants or animals.
Cactus plants and porcupines both have spines.- similar words:
- thorn
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| derivation: |
spined (adj.) |
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