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spineless
[ spahyn-lis ]
/ ˈspaɪn lɪs /
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adjective
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OTHER WORDS FROM spineless
spine·less·ly, adverbspine·less·ness, nounWords nearby spineless
spinebash, spine-bashing, spine-chiller, spine-chilling, spinel, spineless, spinel ruby, spinescent, spinet, spine-tingling, spin fishing
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British Dictionary definitions for spineless
spineless
/ (ˈspaɪnlɪs) /
adjective
lacking a backbone; invertebrate
having no spiny processesspineless stems
lacking strength of character, resolution, or courage
Derived forms of spineless
spinelessly, adverbspinelessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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