spine
US /spaɪn/
UK /spaɪn/
1.
tulang belakang, punggung
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.
Dia melukai tulang belakangnya saat jatuh.
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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
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The title of the book is printed on its spine.
Judul buku tercetak di punggungnya.
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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.