spine

US /spaɪn/
UK /spaɪn/
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1.

tulang belakang, punggung

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

:
He injured his spine in a fall.
Dia melukai tulang belakangnya saat jatuh.
The human spine has 33 vertebrae.
Tulang belakang manusia memiliki 33 ruas tulang belakang.
2.

punggung buku, tulang punggung buku

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

:
The title of the book is printed on its spine.
Judul buku tercetak di punggungnya.
She carefully placed the book back on the shelf, aligning its spine with the others.
Dia dengan hati-hati meletakkan buku itu kembali di rak, menyelaraskan punggungnya dengan yang lain.
3.

duri, tulang

a ridge or projection on a bone or other structure

:
The spine of the scapula is a prominent ridge.
Spina skapula adalah punggungan yang menonjol.
Many plants have sharp spines to protect themselves.
Banyak tumbuhan memiliki duri tajam untuk melindungi diri.