n. & v.
—n.
1 a a backbone, esp. of an animal. b a joint of meat containing all or part of this.
2 a ridge or arecircte.
—v.tr. cut (meat) across or along the backbone.
Etymology: ME f. OF eschine f. L spina SPINE
2.
n. a deep narrow ravine in the Isle of Wight or Dorset.
Etymology: OE cinu chink etc. f. Gmc
3.
n. the join between the side and the bottom of a ship etc.
Etymology: var. of CHIME(2)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.