Learn more in the cambridge englishrussian dictionary. Definition of book written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Alternative methods of binding that are cheaper but less. A book where the spine cover is not attached to the spine of the book block is said to have a hollow back. That team has solid foundations, because the spine of the side is very strong. Papyrus had originally been produced in rolls, but. Spine bookbinding definition of spine bookbinding by. Definition and synonyms of spine from the online english dictionary from macmillan education.
You can complete the definition of my spine given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. Spine goes back to the 15th century, and it is derived from latin spina, which can mean thorn or backbone which are also two of the original meanings of spine in english. You can complete the list of synonyms of spine given by the english thesaurus dictionary with other english dictionaries. Definition, synonyms, translations of spine book by the free dictionary. A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened along one side and encased between protective covers. They had a solid spine in central defenders david gorry and stuart gleeson and midfielders conlon and the youthful declan gormley. Spines are also long, sharp points on an animals body or on a plant. Search spine of a book and thousands of other words in english cobuild dictionary from reverso. Spin definition is to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread.
Back definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The spine incorporates main and fox streets, where pedestrians treading on the colourful paved streets have right of way. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors. Spine noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Search spine of a book and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. Book spine poem noun definition and synonyms macmillan. You can complete the definition of spine of a book given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The spine of a book refers to the outside edge of the book where the pages are gathered and bound. The lower part of her spine was crushed in the accident. Book definition, a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers. The introduction takes the first step toward comprehension by pointing out the features of japanese verbs that stand in contrast to their english counterparts, such as tense, politeness level, auxiliaries, and transitive and intransitive forms. Rand pauls many leatherbound booksolivia nuzzinovember 27, 2014daily beast. Spine definition and meaning collins english dictionary. You can complete the definition of spine of a book given by the english cobuild dictionary with other english dictionaries. Clear explanations of natural written and spoken english. The definition of a shiver is a splinter of something broken. They are sometimes available in southwestern markets, or can be picked straight off the plantsbut take care not to prick your fingers on the spines.
Spine book definition of spine book by the free dictionary. Back definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. When you shiver, your body shakes slightly because you are cold or frightened. Spine definition in the cambridge english dictionary. The spine of a book is the narrow stiff part which the pages and covers are attached to. Search spine and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. Spine book synonyms, spine book pronunciation, spine book translation, english dictionary definition of spine book. The definition of a page is one side of something printed.
Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Spine book article about spine book by the free dictionary. Its also a helpful way to give students an upcloseandpersonal tour of your library book collection. The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely. Book spine poem noun meaning, pronunciation and more by macmillan dictionary. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word spine. Spine bookbinding synonyms, spine bookbinding pronunciation, spine bookbinding translation, english dictionary definition of spine bookbinding. Spine definition for englishlanguage learners from. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as a stack of individual sheets. Information and translations of spine in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The mostsuccinct definition of how to identify a books spine probably comes. Times, sunday times 2007 the core canon will always be the central spine of. Verb definition is a word that characteristically is the grammatical center of a predicate and expresses an act, occurrence, or mode of being, that in various languages is inflected for agreement with the subject, for tense, for voice, for mood, or for aspect, and that typically has rather full descriptive meaning and characterizing quality but is sometimes nearly devoid of these especially.
Synonyms for spine at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. A book holder 1 comprising a book spine engaging support 2, a pair of pivot arms 5 pivotally mounted adjacent to one end of the spine support and substantially orthogonal thereto. Abaa glossary of book terms spine antiquarian booksellers. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. The martian chronicles the illustrated man the golden apples of the sun by ray bradbury, the last little blue envelope by. Definition of spine noun in oxford advanced learners dictionary.
The last yucca thomsoniana specimen is longitudinally split into less than. Injuries to the spine are common amongst these workers. The art and craft of lexicography, cambridge university press isbn, page 409. Shiver definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Reading a book damages the spine, which reduces its attractions for potential buyers. Everyone wants to see their name on the spine of a book. Registerer definition, a book in which records of acts, events, names, etc. Change your default dictionary to american english. Teach the client to reach away from the body in the sagittal plane and lengthen the spine. The spine can be categorized according to level of the body. At its most terrifying, his writing sends shivers up and down my spine.
Prickly pears, known as tunas in spanish, produce deliciously juicy fruits. Search my spine and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. The word was first applied to the back of a book to which the pages are attachedor the part that shows as the book ordinarily stands on a shelf that is often lettered with the title and the authors and publishers. Spine noun meaning, pronunciation and more by macmillan dictionary. Spine book spine book spine bookbinding spine bookbinding. Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary. The art and business of bookbinding began with the protection of parchment manuscripts with boards. Spine definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. Collating definition, to gather or arrange in their proper sequence the pages of a report, the sheets of a book, the pages of several sets of copies, etc. Definition of back written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Book verb definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary.
Spine book spine bookbinding spine bookbinding spine arthroplasty device. Verb definition, any member of a class of words that function as the main elements of predicates, that typically express action, state, or a relation between two things, and that may be inflected for tense, aspect, voice, mood, and to show agreement with their subject or object. Book spine poetry noun meaning, pronunciation and more by macmillan dictionary. Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web.
With noun verb tables for the different cases and tenses links to audio pronunciation and. Book noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. If you move back, you move in the opposite direction to the one in which you are facing. The handbook of japanese verbs kodansha dictionary. Biology, newspapers, printing, publishingspinespine spa. After a period of creating book spine poems, your students are going to know where every book in the room lives.
Bone mineral density at the lumbar spine was assessed at baseline and after one and two years of contraceptive use the lowpitched roof form was sufficiently high to enable the inclusion of a firstfloor cooking school, which overlooks the centre spine ive had a problem with low back pain for years due to a damaged disk in my spine the deep voice rumbled next to her ear and she froze. Verb noun toinfinitive it is upsetting to discover that you have backed a loser. One of these items is not longitudinally split but is despined while another is longitudinally split into quarters and is despined. Book definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Zoology any of various pointed projections, processes, or appendages of animals. Sacroiliitis is inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, which connects the lower spine and pelvis. Definition of spine written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Oct 08, 2015 a student might even be tempted to crack one of those juicy book spines and read the book he discovered while crafting his poem.
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