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English meaning

  • back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  • spine noun The column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.

Senses

ryg is used for these senses in English:

  • back The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
  • spine The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.

back — full definition

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

spine — full definition

  1. noun The column of bones running down the back, from the head down to the tail or pelvis, that protects the spinal cord and holds up the chest and abdomen.
  2. noun Bravery or a willingness to stand up for yourself.
  3. noun A ridge or other long central structure that other parts branch out from, shaped a bit like a backbone.
  4. noun The narrow edge of a book that holds the pages together and faces outward on a shelf, usually printed with the title and author's name.
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