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Plural for the row of bony segments that surround and protect the spinal cord
“Cervical nerve roots exit the cervical spine through the intervertebral foramina between the vertebrae.”
Plural for the central feature or main source of strength of something
“It also constitutes the know-how of the business and the spine of the industry's memory.”
Plural for bravery or courage in the face of danger or hardship
“One thing you should do first as an investor is to develop some spine because you are going to be taking on risk.”
Plural for resoluteness or strength of character
“The economy was sick because we'd lacked leaders with spine.”
Plural for a hard, sharp and pointed projection or structure
“How difficult is it to remove a spine from a hedgehog versus a quill from a porcupine?”
Plural for the faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action
Plural for any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
Plural for an abruptly tapering point or a sharp spine
Plural for utter audacity, effrontery or impudence
Plural for one of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants
Plural for a thing that extends outwards from something else
Plural for a line or series of mountains or hills
Plural for a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material
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