chine
1. chine \'chi-n\ n [ME, fr. MF eschine, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG scina shinbone, nee]dle - more at SHIN 1: BACKBONE, SPINE; also : a cut of meat or fish includ ing the backbone or part of it and the surrounding flesh 2: RIDGE, CREST 2. chine vt : to cut through the backbone of (as in butchering)