Definition of back

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Back (adv.) Away from contact; by reverse movement.

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Rider :: Rider (n.) A Dutch gold coin having the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it.
Oscillate :: Oscillate (v. i.) To vary or fluctuate between fixed limits; to act or move in a fickle or fluctuating manner; to change repeatedly, back and forth..
Wariangle :: Wariangle (n.) The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio); -- called also wurger, worrier, and throttler..
Breechblock :: Breechblock (n.) The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..
Retrovert :: Retrovert (v. t.) To turn back.
Recarry :: Recarry (v. t.) To carry back.
Bay :: Bay (n.) A bank or dam to keep back water.
Dorsum :: Dorsum (n.) The back or dorsal region of an animal; the upper side of an appendage or part; as, the dorsum of the tongue..
Redound :: Redound (n.) The coming back, as of consequence or effect; result; return; requital..
Drive :: Drive (n.) The act of driving; a trip or an excursion in a carriage, as for exercise or pleasure; -- distinguished from a ride taken on horseback..
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..
Chivalry :: Chivalry (n.) A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry..
Backing :: Backing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bac.
Knapsack :: Knapsack (v. t.) A case of canvas or leather, for carrying on the back a soldier's necessaries, or the clothing, etc., of a traveler..
Redemise :: Redemise (n.) The transfer of an estate back to the person who demised it; reconveyance; as, the demise and redemise of an estate. See under Demise..
Retroversion :: Retroversion (n.) A turning or bending backward; also, the state of being turned or bent backward; displacement backwards; as, retroversion of the uterus..
Looking-glass :: Looking-glass (n.) A mirror made of glass on which has been placed a backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver..
Balance :: Balance (v. i.) To move toward a person or couple, and then back..
Counter :: Counter (adv.) The back leather or heel part of a boot.
Hinder :: Hinder (a.) To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going..
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