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The definition of spine
7 Definitions of: spine
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- noun, the spinal column
- noun, the sharply pointed tip or outgrowth of a leaf, stem, etc
- noun, zoology a hard pointed process or structure, such as the ray of a fin, the quill of a porcupine, or the ridge on a bone
- noun, the back of a book, record sleeve, etc
- noun, a ridge, esp of a hill
- noun, strength of endurance, will, etc
- noun, anything resembling the spinal column in function or importance; main support or feature
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| Synonyms: | perseverance, resolution, willpower, determination, fortitude, backbone, spinal column, vertebral column, barb, spur | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of spine