backbone

As nouns the difference between backbone and backbore

is that backbone is 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 while backbore is the section between the throat and shank of the mouthpiece of a brass instrument.

As nouns the difference between backbone and backbond

is that backbone is 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 while backbond is (scotland|legal) an instrument which, in conjunction with another making an absolute disposition, constitutes a trust.

As a noun backbone

is 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.

As an adjective backboned is

with a strong spine.

As nouns the difference between chest and backbone

is that chest is a box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid or chest can be debate; quarrel; strife; enmity while backbone is 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.

As a verb chest

is to hit with one's chest (front of one's body).

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and backbone

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while backbone is 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.

As nouns the difference between backbone and endoskeleton

is that backbone is 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 while endoskeleton is (anatomy) the internal skeleton of an animal, which in vertebrates is comprised of bone and cartilage.

As nouns the difference between backbone and ridgebone

is that backbone is 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 while ridgebone is (obsolete) the backbone.

As a noun backbone

is 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.

As an adjective invertebrated is

(archaic) invertebrate; without a backbone.

As nouns the difference between backbone and backstrap

is that backbone is 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 while backstrap is a pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.