Pronunciation: /spaɪn/
noun the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen
A1 The spine is the part of the body that holds us upright.
A2 She injured her spine in a car accident.
B1 Poor posture can lead to problems with the spine.
B2 The doctor recommended surgery to correct a herniated disc in his spine.
C1 The spine is composed of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord.
C2 Physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles around the spine.
verb not applicable
A1 I spine the book on the shelf.
A2 She spines her notes to keep them organized.
B1 The doctor advised him to spine regularly to improve his posture.
B2 The yoga instructor showed us how to spine properly during the class.
C1 He has been spining his thesis for months to make sure it's perfect.
C2 The author carefully spines each chapter of his novel to create a cohesive story.
adjective not applicable
A1 She has a spine made of steel.
A2 The spine of the book is broken.
B1 He showed great spine in standing up to the bullies.
B2 The company's spine remained strong despite the economic downturn.
C1 The politician's lack of spine was evident in his wavering decisions.
C2 The CEO's spine of integrity guided the company through turbulent times.
adverb not applicable
A1 She stood up straight with a spine of steel.
A2 The book was so scary, it sent shivers down my spine.
B1 The athlete's performance was spine-tingling, leaving the crowd in awe.
B2 The politician's speech was spine-chilling, causing a stir among the audience.
C1 The author's writing style has a spine of complexity that captivates readers.
C2 The orchestra's performance had a spine-tingling effect, leaving the audience speechless.
pronoun not applicable
A1 My spine hurts from sitting in this chair all day.
A2 She injured her spine in a car accident.
B1 The doctor recommended exercises to strengthen my spine.
B2 Proper posture is important for maintaining a healthy spine.
C1 The surgeon performed a delicate operation on the patient's spine.
C2 The athlete's spine was carefully examined by a team of specialists.
preposition not applicable
A1 I have a book spine on my shelf.
A2 She felt a shiver down her spine.
B1 The spine of the book was cracked from being read so many times.
B2 He straightened his spine and stood up tall.
C1 The spine of the novel contained the author's signature.
C2 The doctor carefully examined the patient's spine for any signs of injury.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I hurt my spine when I fell down.
A2 He has a strong spine and never gives up.
B1 She straightened her spine before standing up straight.
B2 The book's spine was cracked from being opened too many times.
C1 The spine of the argument was based on faulty assumptions.
C2 The politician's speech had a strong spine of logic and reasoning.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ouch! My spine hurts.
A2 Spine! That was a close call.
B1 Spine! I can't believe I just did that.
B2 Spine, that roller coaster ride was exhilarating!
C1 Spine! The intensity of the workout really pushed me to my limits.
C2 Spine, the beauty of the mountain range took my breath away.
article not applicable
A1 My spine is sore from sitting at my desk all day.
A2 She injured her spine in a car accident.
B1 Regular exercise can help strengthen your spine.
B2 The doctor recommended surgery to repair the damage to his spine.
C1 The MRI showed a herniated disc in her spine.
C2 The chiropractor specializes in treating issues related to the spine.
formal The spine is composed of a series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord.
informal I think I pulled a muscle in my spine from lifting those heavy boxes.
slang That roller coaster ride had me feeling like my spine was going to fly out of my body!
figurative Her words sent a shiver down my spine, causing me to reevaluate everything.
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