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| spinal column |
the row of bones that runs along the center of the back; spine; backbone. The bones of the spinal column are called vertebrae. The spinal column protects the nerves in the spinal cord. |
| spinal cord |
the thick cord of nerve tissue inside the spine that runs from the base of the brain to the end of the spine. |
| string |
a cord or thin rope. [4/9 definitions] |
| tendon |
a cord or band of tough white tissue that connects a muscle with a bone or other body part; sinew. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. [1/7 definitions] |
| tie |
to fasten, secure, or bind with a cord or string. [2/9 definitions] |
| umbilical cord |
a cord that connects an unborn baby to its mother. The umbilical cord supplies nourishment to the fetus and takes away wastes. |
| Venetian blind |
a window blind made of thin slats connected by a cord. The slats can be tilted to control the amount of air or light let through. A cord is also used to raise and lower the blind. |
| whip |
a long, thin cord, strap, or rod, often used to strike a person or an animal. [1/7 definitions] |
| wick |
a cord in a candle or oil lamp that draws up fuel to be burned at its upper end. |
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