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Chine

Portion of the hull where the bottom and sides intersect (can be rounded or angled).

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N. This term refers to the backbone of an animal. It can also describe a cut of meat including the backbone with some adjoining flesh. The chine is removed from the rib bones ...

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To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces.

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