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chines

The correct spelling is chines.

How to pronounce chines

noun

Say it like: Chi-nes

The correct spelling is chines. The top of a ridge.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The top of a ridge.
  2. 2.The spine of an animal.
  3. 3.A piece of the backbone of an animal, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking.
  4. 4.A sharp angle in the cross section of a hull.
  5. 5.A hollowed or bevelled channel in the waterway of a ship's deck.

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