tulang punggung

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of tulang +‎ punggung.

Noun

tulang punggung (plural tulang-tulang punggung)

  1. (anatomy) backbone, spinal column, spine, vertebral column
    Synonyms: tulang belakang, spina, vertebra
  2. (figurative) backbone
    1. any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
    2. courage, fortitude, or strength.

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