plural of T-spine

Inducing fear or nervousness; frequently used of a work of fiction.

(idiomatic) Scary, exciting or exhilarating.

(informal) A work of fiction that induces fear or nervousness.

(rare) Alternative spelling of spine-chilling

plural of spine-chiller

Alternative form of spine board

(emergency medicine) A rigid carrying surface for an injured person, designed to prevent the movement of the spine during transportation in order to prevent further damage to it.

(countable, emergency medicine) A neckbrace. / (emergency medicine) The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.

To immobilize a person's neck and head.