n.
Pronunciation: - ' b ō n, - ˌ b ō n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : SPINAL COLUMN , SPINE
2 : something that resembles a backbone: as a : a chief mountain ridge, range, or system b : the foundation or most substantial or sturdiest part of something c : the longest chain of atoms or groups of atoms in a usually long molecule (as a polymer or protein) d : the primary high-speed hardware and transmission lines of a telecommunications network (as the Internet)
3 : firm and resolute character
4 : SPINE 1C
– back · boned \ - ˌ b ō nd \ adjective