(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.

plural of spine-chiller

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

(anatomy) The spinous process of a vertebra.

Of a kind of box for storing a book: designed to lie flat when open.

To immobilize a person's neck and head.

plural of C-spine