💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Backbones"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| spinenoun | (anatomy, zootomy) A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen. |
| vertebral columnnoun | (anatomy) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column. |
| spinal columnnoun | (anatomy) The vertebral column. |
| gutsnoun | (by extension, informal) Courage; determination. |
| gritnoun | (idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude. |
| sandnoun | (uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction. |
| lynchpinnoun | Alternative form of linchpin. [A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.] |
| linchpinnoun | (figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation. |
| backnoun | The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly. |
| gumptionnoun | (UK, Ireland) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. |
| anchornoun | (nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement. |
| mainstaynoun | A chief support. |
| barebones | Alternative form of bare-bones. [(idiomatic) Minimalist; lacking that which is not essential.] |
| cornerstonesnoun | (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central. |
| mainstaysnoun | A chief support. |
| piersnoun | A male given name from Ancient Greek. |
| pillarsnoun | (architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture. |
| vertebraenoun | the tenth studio album by Norwegian extreme metal band Enslaved. |
| bonesnoun | (plural only) The framework or foundation of something. |
| backsnoun | (Cambridge University, with "the") The backyard of the University. |
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