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The book title was printed on the spine.
What does Spine mean?
a backbone or the edge of a book.
Dictionary definition
The backbone of a person or animal, or the bound edge of a book.
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Spine in a sentence
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A model skeleton shows how the spine supports the body.
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The article used spine in both science and library examples.
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What does spine mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to spine?
Backbone is close in meaning to spine in this context.
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Which sentence uses spine correctly?
A spine can mean the bound edge of a book.
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MeaningSpine means a backbone or the edge of a book.
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Synonyms
Words like Spine
backboneUse for the bones along the back.
book edgeUse for the bound side of a book.
vertebral columnA science term for the backbone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
front coverThe front cover is not the book's spine.
soft edgeA soft edge contrasts with the firm support idea.
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Word family
Spine word family
Base word
spine
noun
spines
More than one backbone or book edge.
adjective
spinal
Related to the spine.
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Hint for students
a backbone or the edge of a book.
Common mix-up
Spine is not the same as front cover. Spine means a backbone or the edge of a book.
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Read this model sentence: A model skeleton shows how the spine supports the body. Clue words: model, skeleton, shows. Underline clue words that show why spine fits instead of front cover. Now write one new sentence that shows spine without using the word spine. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show spine?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A model skeleton shows how the spine supports the body." Why does spine fit better than front cover?
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