Thesaurus results for CHINE

chine

noun

ˈchīn

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. —

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 There's a sharp nose with a prominent chine blending the wings into the fuselage, which is optimized for stealth. —

New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025

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spine

Noun

Adventurers can backpack the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail, which runs along the island’s spine, or paddle between backcountry campsites while watching for moose along the shore.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Bartholomew Street — in recent years considered the spine of an arts and innovation district — leads to the successful Parkville Market and Real Art Ways, the contemporary arts center now in the midst of a $24 million expansion.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026