Definition of back

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Back (n.) A support or resource in reserve.

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Back Door :: Back door () A door in the back part of a building; hence, an indirect way..
Funiculus :: Funiculus (n.) In Bryozoa, an organ extending back from the stomach. See Bryozoa, and Phylactolema..
Kaleege :: Kaleege (n.) One of several species of large, crested, Asiatic pheasants, belonging to the genus Euplocamus, and allied to the firebacks..
Koala :: Koala (n.) A tailless marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus), found in Australia. The female carries her young on the back of her neck. Called also Australian bear, native bear, and native sloth..
Enclitical :: Enclitical (v. i.) Affixed; subjoined; -- said of a word or particle which leans back upon the preceding word so as to become a part of it, and to lose its own independent accent, generally varying also the accent of the preceding word..
Palindrome :: Palindrome (n.) A word, verse, or sentence, that is the same when read backward or forward; as, madam; Hannah; or Lewd did I live, & evil I did dwel..
Ply :: Ply (v. i.) To act, go, or work diligently and steadily; especially, to do something by repeated actions; to go back and forth; as, a steamer plies between certain ports..
Blench :: Blench (v. t.) To draw back from; to deny from fear.
Eddy :: Eddy (n.) A current of air or water running back, or in a direction contrary to the main current..
Backing :: Backing (n.) That which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability..
Batter :: Batter (n.) A backward slope in the face of a wall or of a bank; receding slope.
Indorse :: Indorse (v. t.) To write upon the back or outside of a paper or letter, as a direction, heading, memorandum, or address..
Back :: Back (adv.) In arrear; as, to be back in one's rent..
Reserve :: Reserve (n.) Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.
Postern :: Postern (n.) Originally, a back door or gate; a private entrance; hence, any small door or gate..
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) The game played with singlesticks, in which he who first brings blood from his adversary's head is pronounced victor; backsword; cudgeling..
Sharpling :: Sharpling (n.) A stickleback.
Backplate :: Backplate (n.) A piece, or plate which forms the back of anything, or which covers the back; armor for the back..
Backdown :: Backdown (n.) A receding or giving up; a complete surrender.
Fore :: Fore (adv.) Advanced, as compared with something else; toward the front; being or coming first, in time, place, order, or importance; preceding; anterior; antecedent; earlier; forward; -- opposed to back or behind; as, the fore part of a garment; the fore part of the day; the fore and of a wagon..
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