1. the backbone or spine of an animal, especially as a cut of meat
Usage: culinary
2. a deep narrow ravine or gorge
Usage: British; geographical
3. the intersection of the bottom and sides of a boat or ship
Usage: nautical

1. to cut along or through the backbone of an animal
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The butcher prepared a chine of pork for the Sunday roast.
• We hiked down the steep chine to reach the beach below.
• The boat’s chine was damaged when it scraped against the rocks.
• The chef will chine the lamb before cooking it.
• Water flowed through the narrow chine after the heavy rains.
• The shipwright carefully sealed the chine to prevent leaks.