to the backbone
131backbone — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. spine, spinal column; courage, resolution.See support. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Line of bones in the back supporting the body] Syn. spine, spinal column, vertebrae, chine. 2. [Determination] Syn.… …
132backbone — noun 1》 the spine. 2》 the chief support of a system or organization. ↘strength of character …
