Spine

Spine

A multicellular, thorn-like process or outgrowth of the integument not separated from it by a joint.

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no spine

Language; Idioms

If someone has no spine, they lack courage or are cowardly.

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

A sharp hard bony structure on the skeleton or skin. Body spines serve as predator deterrents; a usually stiff, sharp, dermal rod which supports a fin in fishes.

spine

Printing & publishing; Publishing

The back of a book, either covering or integrated with the binding, usually marked with the title, author, and imprint; also called "backbone". See headband, binding, key title.

spine

Anatomy; Skeletal

The column of bones in a vertebrate that runs down the center of the back. The spine supports the body.

spine

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Hard, sharp structure on the surface of a plant; usually a modified leaf.

spine

Plants; Botany

A stiff, sharp-pointed structure, formed by modification of a plant organ, e.g. A lateral branch or a stipule.

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Animals; Insects

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Animals; Insects

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Animals; Insects

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Animals; Insects

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Animals; Insects

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