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SPINE

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Spine.

Spine - as a noun

The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

Example: "The fall broke his back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backbackbonerachisspinal columnvertebral column
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skeletal structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any sharply pointed projection

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acanthaspur

A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prickerpricklespikeletstickerthorn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aculeus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved

Example: "The title and author were printed on the spine of the book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backbone

A sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageoutgrowthprocess
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He injured his spine in a car accident."
"The doctor examined her spine to check for any abnormalities."
"The book had a beautiful leather spine."
"She felt a chill run down her spine as she walked through the haunted house."
"The professor gave an engaging lecture on the evolution of the human spine."
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Word Game Points

Is SPINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SPINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spine is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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