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chine

noun

ˈchīn

Definition of chine

as in spine

a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard

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Recent Examples of chine Zimmermann’s maxi dress definitely looks the part, complete with a pastel palette and ruffled tiers of silk-blend crêpe de chine. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 The app will also feature new interactive games like Do-Good Detectives and Dance Moo-chine, along with crafts and recipes designed for bonding time. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance. — Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 There's a sharp nose with a prominent chine blending the wings into the fuselage, which is optimized for stealth. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025

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spine

Noun

Her spine and hamstring were injured in the course of the chase, the district attorney’s office said.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The second round of storms developed farther west, near the spine of the Appalachian Mountains Thursday afternoon as a cold front started to push into the Northeast from the Ohio Valley.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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