chined; chining
: to cut through the backbone of (as in butchering)
Examples of chine in a Sentence
Noun uncovered the chine of some animal while digging in the backyard
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 The app will also feature new interactive games like Do-Good Detectives and Dance Moo-chine, along with crafts and recipes designed for bonding time. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance. —Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 There's a sharp nose with a prominent chine blending the wings into the fuselage, which is optimized for stealth. —New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Zimmermann’s maxi dress definitely looks the part, complete with a pastel palette and ruffled tiers of silk-blend crêpe de chine. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026 The app will also feature new interactive games like Do-Good Detectives and Dance Moo-chine, along with crafts and recipes designed for bonding time. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 At low speeds, the wide upper chines deliver stability and good fuel performance. —Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 There's a sharp nose with a prominent chine blending the wings into the fuselage, which is optimized for stealth. —New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Chine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/chine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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