Backbone and Spinal

Backbone

Backbone noun - A column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal.

Spinal and backbone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spinal" instead an adjective "Backbone".

Nearby Word: backboned

Spinal

Spinal adjective - Of or relating to the spine or spinal cord.
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Synonyms for Spinal

Backbone and spinal are semantically related. You can use "Backbone" instead an adjective "Spinal".

Nearby Word: spine

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Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Cyborg 009 He's the backbone of the team, which is ironic considering he's all machine except for his brain and spinal cord.
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