spine

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of SPINE

a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal <he hurt his spine in the accident, but the doctor says he'll be walking again in no time>

Synonyms backbone, chine, spinal column, vertebral column

Related Words back, spinal cord, vertebra

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