noun
chine
Chine (noun) means the highest part of a ridge of land.
noun
1
The highest part of a ridge of land.
2
The backbone of an animal.
3
A cut of meat that includes part of an animal's backbone, prepared for cooking.
4
The rear edge of a scythe's blade.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English chyne, from Old French eschine, from Frankish *skinu, from Proto-Germanic *skinō. It is a doublet of shin.
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What is the meaning of chine?
"chine" (noun) means the highest part of a ridge of land.
What are the different meanings of chine?
"chine" has 3 main meanings: 1. The highest part of a ridge of land; 2. The backbone of an animal; 3. A cut of meat that includes part of an animal's backbone, prepared for cooking.
