Meaning Of The Word Chine

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chiné in American English
adjective: noting or pertaining to a fabric having a variegated pattern produced by warp threads that have been dyed, printed, or painted before weaving

chine in American English 1
the backbone; spine
to cut along or across the backbone of (a carcass of meat)
noun: a ravine formed in rock by the action of running water

chine in American English 2
a rocky ravine or deep fissure in a cliff
noun: the backbone or spine, esp. of an animal
transitive verb: to sever the backbone of

chine in American English 3
chime2
noun

chiné in British English
adjective: having a mottled pattern

chine in British English 1
noun: the backbone
verb: to cut (meat) along or across the backbone

chine in British English 2
noun

chine in British English 3
noun: a deep fissure in the wall of a cliff

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