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Spine
01
spina dorsale
the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
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The surgeon carefully examined the patient 's spine to assess the extent of the injury.
Il chirurgo ha esaminato attentamente la colonna vertebrale del paziente per valutare l'entità del danno.
Proper posture helps maintain the natural alignment of the spine and prevents back pain.
Una postura corretta aiuta a mantenere l'allineamento naturale della colonna vertebrale e previene il mal di schiena.
02
colonna vertebrale
a sharp pointed part that grows on some animals and plants as a means of protection
Esempi
The porcupine 's spine can pierce skin easily.
Fish have spines supporting their fins.
03
vertebrale
the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover
Esempi
The book 's spine was cracked from frequent use.
She read the title on the spine before pulling the book from the shelf.
04
spina, aculeo
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
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The cactus is covered with spines along its stems.
Roses have spines to protect against herbivores.
05
spina, aculeo
any sharply pointed projection
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The sculpture featured metal spines protruding from its surface.
Icicles hung from the roof like frozen spines.
06
coraggio, forza di carattere
inner strength, moral courage, or the ability to stand up for oneself
Esempi
At least he 's got a spine; unlike the others who avoided the tough conversation.
Almeno ha la schiena dritta ; a differenza degli altri che hanno evitato la conversazione difficile.
She showed spine by presenting her ideas despite opposition.
Ha mostrato coraggio presentando le sue idee nonostante l'opposizione.
Albero Lessicale
spineless
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