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spine

/ˈspaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does spine mean?

noun

The series of vertebrae extending from the base of the skull to the tailbone, forming the main supporting structure of the back. A central or main part of something.

Example

"The spine of the book was damaged in the accident."

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