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chine

chine

9.9
The backbone of an animal or a cut of meat that includes the backbone
  • noun
  • /ʧaɪn/
  • UK
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Examples

  • When preparing a roast, make sure to remove the chine bone for better presentation.

  • If you need to cut through a bit of chine bone or split a chicken, no problem.

    Blog text (34)

  • Nice chine, Barbie.

    June, Adrift (2014)

  • The chef explained that the chine is essential for making a flavorful broth from the leftover bones.

  • He ordered a chine of lamb for dinner, appreciating the tenderness of the meat around the backbone.

Synonyms

backbone
vschine
9 3.0

The row of bones that runs down the middle of the back and supports the body

also refers to a meat or fish cut that includes that column of bones
cut of meat
vschine
6 2.7

A piece of meat taken from a certain part of an animal

refers to a meat or fish piece that specifically includes the backbone

Compounds

crepe de Chine
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A thin lightweight silk fabric with a slightly crinkled surface used for dresses and blouses

Surface Forms

chine singular
chines plural

Etymology

Chine comes from an old French word like modern French échine, which means 'back' or 'spine'. So a chine of meat is the cut that includes the backbone.