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backbone
/ˈbækˌbəʊn/
noun
kręgosłup
Definition
The series of bones extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the main support of the body; the spine.
Examples
He injured his backbone in a serious car accident.
Zranił kręgosłup w poważnym wypadku samochodowym.
The human backbone protects the spinal cord.
Ludzki kręgosłup chroni rdzeń kręgowy.
Synonyms
spinevertebral column
Collocations
strong backbonebroken backbonespinal backbone
noun
podstawa
Also
kręgosłup moralny(m)
Definition
The most important part of something, providing support or strength; courage and strength of character.
Examples
Small businesses are often considered the backbone of the economy.
Małe firmy są często uważane za podstawę gospodarki.
He showed real backbone by standing up for his beliefs.
Pokazał prawdziwy kręgosłup moralny, broniąc swoich przekonań.
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Collocations
backbone of the economyhave a backbonelack backbone
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