Chined

Chined
Chine Chine, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chined}.] 1. To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces. [1913 Webster]

2. Too chamfer the ends of a stave and form the chine.. [1913 Webster]


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  • Chine — Chine, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chined}.] 1. To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces. [1913 Webster] 2. Too chamfer the ends of a stave and form the chine.. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • chine — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French eschine, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German scina shinbone, needle more at shin Date: 14th century 1. backbone, spine; also a cut of meat including all or part of the backbone 2. the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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