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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 There are also chines running along the fuselage, which provide better aerodynamics, with lift being particularly improved for carrier operations. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026 This camera can also be used as a plug-in chine for the Blink video doorbell, giving it even more functionality. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 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

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spine

Noun

This will form the spine of the story, and in a way its point.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
In giving form to their resistance to Bicentennial events, the anti-catalog retrospectively contests any national fascia union in aesthetics, even though the role of the state was a spine.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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