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The row of bony segments that surround and protect the spinal cord
“Cervical nerve roots exit the cervical spine through the intervertebral foramina between the vertebrae.”
The central feature or main source of strength of something
“It also constitutes the know-how of the business and the spine of the industry's memory.”
Bravery or courage in the face of danger or hardship
“One thing you should do first as an investor is to develop some spine because you are going to be taking on risk.”
Resoluteness or strength of character
“The economy was sick because we'd lacked leaders with spine.”
A hard, sharp and pointed projection or structure
“How difficult is it to remove a spine from a hedgehog versus a quill from a porcupine?”
The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action
An abruptly tapering point or a sharp spine
Any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
Utter audacity, effrontery or impudence
One of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants
A thing that extends outwards from something else
A line or series of mountains or hills
A long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material
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