(not comparable) Having spines, spiny. / (comparable, in combination, usually figuratively) Having a certain type of spine (backbone).

(anatomy, zootomy) A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen.

plural of spine

Like or resembling a spine; spinal.

(informal) A work of fiction that induces fear or nervousness.

plural of spine-chiller

(rare) Alternative spelling of spine-chilling

(emergency medicine) A rigid carrying surface for an injured person, designed to prevent the movement of the spine during transportation in order to prevent further damage to it.

(countable, emergency medicine) A neckbrace. / (emergency medicine) The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.

simple past tense and past participle of C-spine