spine

US /spaɪn/
UK /spaɪn/
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columna vertebral, espina dorsal

the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the main support of the body

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He injured his spine in a fall.
Se lesionó la columna vertebral en una caída.
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The human spine has 33 vertebrae.
La columna vertebral humana tiene 33 vértebras.
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backbonevertebral column
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lomo del libro

the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner edges of the pages, usually visible when the book is on a shelf

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The title of the book is printed on its spine.
El título del libro está impreso en su lomo.
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She carefully placed the book back on the shelf, aligning its spine with the others.
Colocó cuidadosamente el libro de nuevo en el estante, alineando su lomo con los demás.
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espina, cresta

a ridge or projection on a bone or other structure

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The spine of the scapula is a prominent ridge.
La espina de la escápula es una cresta prominente.
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Many plants have sharp spines to protect themselves.
Muchas plantas tienen espinas afiladas para protegerse.
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thornprickleridge
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shiver down your spine