1. plural of chine: the backbone or spine of an animal, especially as a cut of meat
Usage: culinary
2. plural of chine: deep narrow ravines or gorges, especially those found along coastlines
Usage: geological; British

Examples

• The butcher prepared several pork chines for the restaurant.
• Beef chines are often used for roasting.
• The coastal chines provided shelter from the wind.
• Hikers explored the steep chines along the cliffs.
• The chines were carved by centuries of water erosion.
• Local wildlife thrived in the protected chines.