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Collocations for spine - noun

1. backbone

ADJ.

fractured | cervical, lumbar

VERB + SPINE

bend, curve | straighten | stiffen | slide along/down/up
(figurative) An icy chill slid up my spine.

PREP.

in the/your ~
the nerves in the spine

PHRASES

the base of the spine, curvature of the spine, send shivers along/down your spine

2. sharp point on some plants/animals

ADJ.

pointed, sharp | fine | poisonous, venomous | savage
Once embedded in the skin, these savage spines are difficult to dislodge.

VERB + SPINE

bear, carry, have

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