Spine: meaning, definitions and examples

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spine

 

[ spaษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen.

Synonyms

back, backbone, vertebral column

Examples of usage

  • The spine is made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae.
  • A healthy spine is crucial for overall body function.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The rigid structure in the midline of the back of an animal, including the vertebral column and any structures derived from it.

Synonyms

backbone, chord

Examples of usage

  • The spine of a fish allows for flexibility in swimming.
  • The spine of a bird is adapted for flight.
Context #3 | Noun

book binding

The back of a book, where the pages are held together.

Synonyms

back, book backbone

Examples of usage

  • The title of the book was embossed on the spine.
  • She ran her fingers along the spine of the novel.

Translations

Translations of the word "spine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coluna vertebral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ€เคขเคผ เค•เฅ€ เคนเคกเฅเคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wirbelsรคule

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tulang belakang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ะตะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krฤ™gosล‚up

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ŠๆคŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colonne vertรฉbrale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ columna vertebral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท omurga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ™์ถ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนู…ูˆุฏ ุงู„ูู‚ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกteล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrbtica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„ŠๆŸฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrbtenica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hryggur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะผั‹ั€ั‚า›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omurga

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ columna vertebral

Etymology

The word 'spine' originated from Middle English 'spine', from Old French 'espine', from Latin 'spina' meaning 'thorn, prickle, backbone'. The anatomical sense of 'spine' referring to the backbone was first recorded in the 14th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings beyond just the human or animal backbone.

See also: spin, spindle, spinner, spinning.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,748 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.