🦴spine

noun
/spaɪn/

Meaning

the backbone; a series of bones extending from the skull to the lower back
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example Sentences

The doctor examined her spine after the accident.

She injured her spine in the accident.

Example Expressions

backbone of something

Synonyms

backbone, vertebrae, ridge, support, vertebral column, spinal column
Entry 1
backbone, vertebrae, ridge, support
Entry 2
backbone, vertebral column, spinal column

Antonyms

weakness, fragility

Collocations

spine injury, spine surgery, curved spine, spine health, spinal cord
Entry 1
spine injury, spine surgery, curved spine, spine health
Entry 2
spinal cord, spine injury, curved spine, spine surgery

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