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Spine
01
colonne vertébrale
the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
Exemples
The surgeon carefully examined the patient 's spine to assess the extent of the injury.
Le chirurgien a soigneusement examiné la colonne vertébrale du patient pour évaluer l'étendue de la blessure.
Proper posture helps maintain the natural alignment of the spine and prevents back pain.
Une posture correcte aide à maintenir l'alignement naturel de la colonne vertébrale et prévient les maux de dos.
02
épine dorsale
a sharp pointed part that grows on some animals and plants as a means of protection
Exemples
The porcupine 's spine can pierce skin easily.
Fish have spines supporting their fins.
03
dos
the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover
Exemples
The book 's spine was cracked from frequent use.
She read the title on the spine before pulling the book from the shelf.
04
épine, aiguillon
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
Exemples
The cactus is covered with spines along its stems.
Roses have spines to protect against herbivores.
05
épine, piquant
any sharply pointed projection
Exemples
The sculpture featured metal spines protruding from its surface.
Icicles hung from the roof like frozen spines.
06
courage, force de caractère
inner strength, moral courage, or the ability to stand up for oneself
SlangExemples
At least he 's got a spine; unlike the others who avoided the tough conversation.
Au moins, il a du cran ; contrairement aux autres qui ont évité la conversation difficile.
She showed spine by presenting her ideas despite opposition.
Elle a fait preuve de courage en présentant ses idées malgré l'opposition.
Arbre Lexical
spineless
spine
