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- DictionaryBack·bone/ˈbakˌbōn/
noun
- 1. the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; the spine: "prickles of sweat broke out along her backbone"
- 2. the chief support of a system or organization; the mainstay: "these firms are the backbone of our industrial sector"
backbone noun (BONES) Add to word list. [ C ] the line of bones down the center of the back that provides support for the body: She stood with her backbone rigid. Synonym. spine (BONE) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Bone structures. acetabular. acetabulum. acromial. acromioclavicular. acromion. epiphysis. ethmoidal. exostosis.
1. The vertebrate spine or spinal column. 2. Something, such as the keel of a ship, that resembles a backbone. 3. The main support or major sustaining factor: the backbone of a thesis. 4. Strength of character; determination: displayed grit and backbone in facing adversity. 5. Geology. a. A ridge forming the principal axis of a mountain. b.
May 2, 2017 · Definition of backbone noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 18, 2024 · noun. 1. the column of bones along the center of the back of vertebrate animals, including humans, made up of separate bones connected by the spinal cord, ligaments, and disk-shaped cartilage; spine. 2. main support; firmest part. 3. a main ridge or range of mountains. 4.
Britannica Dictionary definition of BACKBONE. 1. [count] : the row of connected bones that go down the middle of the back and protect the spinal cord. — called also spinal column, spine. — see picture at human. 2. [count] : the most important or strongest part of something. She is the backbone of the family. 3.
Backbone definition: . See examples of BACKBONE used in a sentence.
BACKBONE definition: 1. the main or strongest part of something: 2. the line of bones down the centre of your back. Learn more.
