Definition of back

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Back (adv.) In a state of restraint or hindrance.

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Tennis :: Tennis (v. t.) To drive backward and forward, as a ball in playing tennis..
Doublet :: Doublet (a.) A game somewhat like backgammon.
Back :: Back (adv.) In, to, or toward, the rear; as, to stand back; to step back..
Calamary :: Calamary (n.) A cephalopod, belonging to the genus Loligo and related genera. There are many species. They have a sack of inklike fluid which they discharge from the siphon tube, when pursued or alarmed, in order to confuse their enemies. Their shell is a thin horny plate, within the flesh of the back, shaped very much like a quill pen. In America they are called squids. See Squid..
Castle :: Castle (n.) A small tower, as on a ship, or an elephant's back..
Piston :: Piston (n.) A sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against, fluid pressure. It usually consists of a short cylinder fitting within a cylindrical vessel along which it moves, back and forth. It is used in steam engines to receive motion from the steam, and in pumps to transmit motion to a fluid; also for other purposes..
Surrebut :: Surrebound (v. i.) To give back echoes; to reecho.
Sea Cob :: Sea cob () The black-backed gull.
Aback :: Aback (adv.) Behind; in the rear.
Repedation :: Repedation (n.) A stepping or going back.
Setback :: Setback (n.) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.
Reflexible :: Reflexible (a.) Capable of being reflected, or thrown back..
Second :: Second (n.) One who follows or attends another for his support and aid; a backer; an assistant; specifically, one who acts as another's aid in a duel..
Back :: Back (n.) A support or resource in reserve.
Incontinency :: Incontinency (n.) Incapacity to hold; hence, incapacity to hold back or restrain; the quality or state of being incontinent; want of continence; failure to restrain the passions or appetites; indulgence of lust; lewdness..
Back :: Back (v. i.) To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
Regress :: Regress (v. i.) To go back; to return to a former place or state.
Recommit :: Recommit (v. t.) To commit again; to give back into keeping; specifically, to refer again to a committee; as, to recommit a bill to the same committee..
Shuttle :: Shuttle (v. i.) To move backwards and forwards, like a shuttle..
Backshish :: Backshish (n.) In Egypt and the Turkish empire, a gratuity; a tip..
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