a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone
a soft voice that sent a shiver down her spine
the part of a book's jacket or cover that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's name
a linear pay scale operated by some large organizations that allows flexibility for local and specific conditions
a tall mass of viscous lava extruded from a volcano
the Mt Pelee spine was exceptional only for its extreme height—over 300 metres