chine
1a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water.
Origin of chine
1Other 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
The neighbourhood of Whale and Walpen Chines is of great interest.
The Geological Story of the Isle of Wight | J. Cecil HughesThe cause of these chines seems to be the same in all cases.
The Geological Story of the Isle of Wight | J. Cecil HughesAll along the coast to Sidmouth the scenery is lovely, broken into charming little chines and verdant with foliage.
From the North Foreland to Penzance | Clive HollandI believe our charmeuse, ninons and crêpe-de-Chines to be unrivalled in town, Sir.
The chines are smoked with jowls, and used in late winter or spring.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 | Barkham Burroughs
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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