Synonyms for spine

Grammar : Noun

Spell : spahyn

Phonetic Transcription : spaɪn

Définition of spine

Origin : c.1400, "backbone," later "thornlike part" (early 15c.), from Old French espine (French épine), from Latin spina "backbone," originally "thorn, prickle," from PIE *spei- "sharp point" (cf. Latin spica "ear of corn," Old Norse spikr "nail;" see spike (n.1)). Meaning "the back of a book" is first attested 1922.

noun backbone

Example sentences :

"Yes, dear: that is, if you and I take the spine," replied the old lady.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 » by Various

Later I learned that his spine had been broken, that he would be paralyzed for life.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Such a tingle shot up Gibson's spine that he was sure he must have jumped.
Extract from : « Irresistible Weapon » by Horace Brown Fyfe

For the present he can but prescribe a purgative and a massage of the arm and spine.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Why you'd put any other man's back up until he broke his spine.
Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various

Jed was conscious of a cold sensation, like the touch of an icicle, up and down his spine.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

I don't know what her husband died of, but I'll bet 'twasn't curvature of the spine.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Penrun was gasping in agony at the intolerable pain in his spine.
Extract from : « Loot of the Void » by Edwin K. Sloat

What sort of a brain do you think could flourish at the top of such a spine?
Extract from : « Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 » by Various

This error is the cause of much pain and weakness in the lower part of the spine.
Extract from : « Our Young Folks, Vol 1, No. 1 » by Various

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