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Meaning
Noun
●
In Skeleton:
The
series
of
vertebrae
,
separated
by
disks
, that
encloses
and
protects
the
spinal cord
, and
runs
down the middle
of the
back in
vertebrate
animals.
●
Any
fundamental
support, structure, or infrastructure.
●
Courage,
fortitude
, or strength.
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Synonyms
Backbone
Spine
Linchpin
Lynchpin
Skeleton
Spinal Column
Vertebral Column
Back Bone
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Cornerstone
Foundation
Core
Integrity
Pillar
Base
Lifeblood
Basis
Connection
Component
Guts
Network
Lifeline
Part
Infrastructure
Structure
Hub
Gumption
Platform
Chain
Bedrock
Mainstay
Blueprint
Connectivity
Architecture
Essence
Center
Segment
Sector
Link
Fundament
Cojones
Strength
Centerpiece
Source
Leader
Keystone
Cornerstones
Topology
Bridge
Linkage
Moral Compass
Building Block
Moral Fibre
Building Blocks
Side Chain
Heart And Soul
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