chine
1a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
Origin of chine
1Words Nearby chine
Other definitions for chine (2 of 4)
the backbone or spine, especially of an animal.
the whole or a piece of the backbone of an animal with adjoining parts, cut for cooking.
a ridge or crest, as of land.
Nautical.
an angular intersection of the sides and bottom of a vessel.
a longitudinal member running behind this.
(in butchering) to sever the backbone of.
Origin of chine
2Other definitions for chine (3 of 4)
Other definitions for chiné (4 of 4)
noting or pertaining to a fabric having a variegated pattern produced by warp threads that have been dyed, printed, or painted before weaving.
Origin of chiné
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How to use chine in a sentence
Verdon Winkler employs multiple techniques, notably drypoint and chine collé, to produce gauzier, almost painterly images in what might be called a rainbow of grays.
In the galleries: Posters as a medium for serious but jubilant communication | Mark Jenkins | July 9, 2021 | Washington PostThis night Mr. Gauden sent me a great chine of beef and half a dozen of tongues.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysThis day I have a chine of beef sent home, which I bespoke to send, and did send it as a present to my uncle Wight.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysA couple of fowls, a rice-pudding, and a small chine, composed our dinner.
Over it she wore a magnificent cloak of crpe de chine and silver lace.
Mrs. Vanderstein's jewels | Mrs. Charles Bryce
She soon attired herself in the blue crêpe de chine over which she and Nance had labored so industriously the winter before.
Molly Brown's Sophomore Days | Nell Speed
British Dictionary definitions for chine (1 of 4)
/ (tʃaɪn) /
the backbone
the backbone of an animal with adjoining meat, cut for cooking
a ridge or crest of land
(in some boats) a corner-like intersection where the bottom meets the side
(tr) to cut (meat) along or across the backbone
Origin of chine
1British Dictionary definitions for chine (2 of 4)
/ (tʃaɪn) /
another word for chime 2
British Dictionary definitions for chine (3 of 4)
/ (tʃaɪn) /
Southern English dialect a deep fissure in the wall of a cliff
Origin of chine
3British Dictionary definitions for chiné (4 of 4)
/ (ˈʃiːneɪ) /
textiles having a mottled pattern
Origin of chiné
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