spine
/spaɪn/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
the long line of bones in the middle of your back that helps you stand straight
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📝Exam Vocabulary
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“I hurt my spine from sitting at my desk all day.”
“That book has over 500 pages, and the spine is already cracked.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a person, or from the head to the tail of an animal; backbone, vertebral column.
Related Words
Synonyms:
backbonevertebrae
Word Family:
spinalspinelessspine-tingling