Chine

Pronunciation: /tʃaɪn/

Definitions of chine

noun a narrow cleft or fissure

Example Sentences

A1 I love to eat chine at the Chinese restaurant.

A2 The chef carefully prepared the chine for the dinner party.

B1 The chine of the ship was damaged in the storm.

B2 The chine of the mountain was a popular spot for hikers.

C1 The intricate chine of the antique vase was beautifully crafted.

C2 The chine of the violin resonated throughout the concert hall.

Examples of chine in a Sentence

formal The chine of the ship was reinforced to withstand rough seas.

informal I accidentally bumped my chine on the corner of the table.

slang I can't believe he chined in with such a ridiculous comment.

figurative The chine of the mountain range looked majestic in the distance.

Grammatical Forms of chine

• past tense: chined
• plural: chines
• comparative: chiner
• superlative: chinest
• present tense: chine
• future tense: will chine
• perfect tense: have chined
• continuous tense: is chining
• singular: chine
• positive degree: chine
• infinitive: to chine
• gerund: chining
• participle: chined

Origin and Evolution of chine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'chine' originated from Old French 'eschine' which came from Latin 'spina' meaning thorn or spine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chine' evolved to refer to a backbone or spine of an animal, and later to a ridge or crest of a hill.