selkäranka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backbone noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
- chine noun The highest part of a ridge of land.
- mainstay noun The main thing that something relies on for support.
- moxie noun Courage, boldness, and force of character.
- 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
selkäranka is used for these senses in English:
- chine The spine of an animal.
- mainstay A chief support.
- moxie Nerve, spunk, strength of character.
- vertebral column (skeleton) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column.
backbone — full definition
- noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
- noun The essential support or core structure of a system or organization.
- noun Firmness of character; courage.
chine — full definition
- noun The highest part of a ridge of land.
- noun The backbone of an animal.
- noun A cut of meat that includes part of an animal's backbone, prepared for cooking.
- noun The rear edge of a scythe's blade.
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