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rachis
noun
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- R
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- ACHI
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈɹeɪkɪs
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
“the fall broke his back”
noun
axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence
In context
Example Sentences
the fall broke his back
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