as in spine
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal
uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard
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Recent Examples of chine
Zimmermann’s maxi dress definitely looks the part, complete with a pastel palette and ruffled tiers of silk-blend crêpe de chine.
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Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
The app will also feature new interactive games like Do-Good Detectives and Dance Moo-chine, along with crafts and recipes designed for bonding time.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance.
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Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
The app will also feature new interactive games like Do-Good Detectives and Dance Moo-chine, along with crafts and recipes designed for bonding time.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance.
—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chine
spine
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The true story of the Texas spine surgeon who injured and even killed patients under his care takes center stage in the season 1 adaptation of the popular podcast.
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Butler testified during the trial that the bullet hit him in the shoulder and missed his spine by centimeters.
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“Chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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