Chine \Chine\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chined}.] 1. To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces. 2. Too chamfer the ends of a stave and form the chine.. Chined \Chined\, a. 1. Pertaining to, or having, a chine, or backbone; -- used in composition. --Beau. & Fl. 2. Broken in the back. [Obs.] He's chined, goodman. --Beau. & Fl.