noun

spine

Translation

spine, backbone, book spine, prickle

The doctor examined the patient's spine.

The title is printed on the spine of the book.

A cactus is covered in sharp spines.

It sends shivers down my spine.

((noun)) the series of bones in the back. He hurt his spine playing rugby.

((noun)) the back part of a book. The title is on the spine of the book.

((noun)) a sharp point on a plant or animal. A porcupine has sharp spines.

Synonyms: backbone, vertebral column (anatomy); thorn, prickle (plant).

From Latin 'spina', meaning 'thorn' or 'backbone'.

Imagine a line of 'spines' (thorns) running down your back, forming your 'spine'. This connects the plant and anatomy meanings.