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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 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 See All Example Sentences for chine

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spine

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Mattai’s wife, Sally Mattai, told the Times her husband almost died after suffering a severe gunshot wound to his lower back that damaged his spine and required two separate emergency surgeries.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
The back-to-back successes of Obsession and Backrooms have cracked Hollywood’s spine like a One-Wish Willow, sending producers into an online feeding frenzy.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

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