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chine
1[ chahyn ]
noun
- a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
chine
2[ chahyn ]
noun
- 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.
verb (used with object)
- (in butchering) to sever the backbone of.
chine
3[ chahyn ]
noun
chiné
4[ shee-ney ]
adjective
- noting or pertaining to a fabric having a variegated pattern produced by warp threads that have been dyed, printed, or painted before weaving.
chine
1/ tʃaɪn /
chiné
2/ ˈʃiːneɪ /
adjective
- textiles having a mottled pattern
chine
3/ tʃaɪn /
noun
- 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
verb
- tr to cut (meat) along or across the backbone
chine
4/ tʃaɪn /
noun
- dialect.a deep fissure in the wall of a cliff
Word History and Origins
Origin of chine1
Origin of chine2
Origin of chine3
Word History and Origins
Origin of chine1
Origin of chine2
Origin of chine3
Example Sentences
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.
This night Mr. Gauden sent me a great chine of beef and half a dozen of tongues.
This 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.
A 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.
She soon attired herself in the blue crêpe de chine over which she and Nance had labored so industriously the winter before.
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