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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)