as in spine
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal
uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard
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Recent Examples of chine
In fact, Azimut claims the Grande 36M can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent compared to boats of the same size with traditional chine hulls.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
When the yacht is traveling between 15 knots and 22 knots, the hull can reportedly cut CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent compared to traditional hard-chine hulls while also reducing fuel consumption.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2022
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
When the yacht is traveling between 15 knots and 22 knots, the hull can reportedly cut CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent compared to traditional hard-chine hulls while also reducing fuel consumption.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chine
spine
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Erector spinae: The erector spinae are a group of muscles that support your spine.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The hotline is the communicative spine of Hope Florida, intended to help wean people off of government assistance.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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“Chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chine. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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