backbone in Greek
backbone in Greek is σπονδυλική στήλη, ραχοκοκαλιά — backbone means the column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
backbone in Greek
σπονδυλική στήλη
Pronounced: spondyliki stili
(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
ραχοκοκαλιά
Pronounced: rachokokalia
(countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
ραχοκοκαλιά
Pronounced: rachokokalia
(countable, figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
What does "backbone" mean?
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noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
"The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone."
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noun The essential support or core structure of a system or organization.
"Small farms form the backbone of the local economy."
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noun Firmness of character; courage.
"It takes backbone to admit you were wrong in public."
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backbone in a sentence
- The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone.
- Small farms form the backbone of the local economy.
- It takes backbone to admit you were wrong in public.
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What is "backbone" in Greek?
"backbone" in Greek is σπονδυλική στήλη, ραχοκοκαλιά. backbone means: The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
How do you pronounce σπονδυλική στήλη?
"backbone" in Greek is σπονδυλική στήλη, pronounced "spondyliki stili".
How do you use "backbone" in a sentence?
Example: "The X-ray showed no fractures along her backbone." In Greek, "backbone" is σπονδυλική στήλη, ραχοκοκαλιά.
Are there other ways to say "backbone" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "backbone": σπονδυλική στήλη, ραχοκοκαλιά.
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