Definition of back

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Back (v. i.) To write upon the back of; as, to back a letter; to indorse; as, to back a note or legal document..

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Chape :: Chape (n.) The piece by which an object is attached to something, as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap..
Backslid :: Backslid (imp.) of Backslid.
Outrider :: Outrider (n.) One who rides out on horseback.
Joust :: "Joust (v. i.) To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt..
Refuse :: Refuse (v. t.) To throw back, or cause to keep back (as the center, a wing, or a flank), out of the regular aligment when troops ar/ about to engage the enemy; as, to refuse the right wing while the left wing attacks..
Echo :: Echo (v. t.) To send back (a sound); to repeat in sound; to reverberate.
Greenbacker :: Greenbacker (n.) One of those who supported greenback or paper money, and opposed the resumption of specie payments..
Title :: Title (n.) The panel for the name, between the bands of the back of a book..
Lateward :: Lateward (a. & adv.) Somewhat late; backward.
Re- :: Re- () A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline, to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim, to call out against; repugn, to fight against; recognition, a knowing again; rejoin, to join again; reiterate; reassure. Combinations containing the prefix re- are readily formed, and are for the most part of obvious signification..
Refrain :: Refrain (v. t.) To hold back; to restrain; to keep within prescribed bounds; to curb; to govern.
Pull :: Pull (v. t.) To hold back, and so prevent from winning; as, the favorite was pulled..
Garfish :: Garfish (n.) A European marine fish (Belone vulgaris); -- called also gar, gerrick, greenback, greenbone, gorebill, hornfish, longnose, mackerel guide, sea needle, and sea pike..
Retroact :: Retroact (v. i.) To act backward, or in return; to act in opposition; to be retrospective..
Backward :: Backward (a.) Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances..
Retrograde :: Retrograde (a.) Tending or moving backward; having a backward course; contrary; as, a retrograde motion; -- opposed to progressive..
Retroversion :: Retroversion (n.) A turning or bending backward; also, the state of being turned or bent backward; displacement backwards; as, retroversion of the uterus..
Reversion :: Reversion (n.) The act of returning, or coming back; return..
Backsliding :: Backsliding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Backslid.
Reflex :: Reflex (a.) Directed back; attended by reflection; retroactive; introspective.
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