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spine
noun
1 in vertebrates: the flexible bony structure, consisting of a column of vertebrae connected by cartilage discs, that surrounds and protects the spinal cord and articulates with the skull, ribs and pelvic girdle.
2 the narrow middle section in the cover of a book.
3 in certain plants and animals, eg cacti, hedgehogs, porcupines, etc: one of many sharply pointed structures that protect against predators.
4 usu with negatives , colloq courage; strength of character hasn't got the spine to answer back .
5 a pay scale organized on linear but flexible principles.
[15c: from French espine , from Latin spina thorn, prickle or backbone]
noun
1 in vertebrates: the flexible bony structure, consisting of a column of vertebrae connected by cartilage discs, that surrounds and protects the spinal cord and articulates with the skull, ribs and pelvic girdle.
2 the narrow middle section in the cover of a book.
3 in certain plants and animals, eg cacti, hedgehogs, porcupines, etc: one of many sharply pointed structures that protect against predators.
4 usu with negatives , colloq courage; strength of character hasn't got the spine to answer back .
5 a pay scale organized on linear but flexible principles.
[15c: from French espine , from Latin spina thorn, prickle or backbone]
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