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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spines

/spaɪnz/ noun · British & US
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What does spines mean?

noun

The hard, bony structures extending from the back of an animal, typically supporting a series of vertebrae. The hard, protective outer layer of a book, typically made of cardboard or plastic.

Example

"The animal's spines $__protected its delicate organs."

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