Back (IPA: /ˈbæk/)
| Back (n.) |
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc. |
| Back (n.) |
A ferryboat. See Bac, 1. |
| Back (n.) |
In human beings, the hinder part of the body, extending from the neck to the end of the spine; in other animals, that part of the body which corresponds most nearly to such part of a human being; as, the back of a horse, fish, or lobster. |
| Back (n.) |
An extended upper part, as of a mountain or ridge. |
| Back (n.) |
The outward or upper part of a thing, as opposed to the inner or lower part; as, the back of the hand, the back of the foot, the back of a hand rail. |
| Back (n.) |
The part opposed to the front; the hinder or rear part of a thing; as, the back of a book; the back of an army; the back of a chimney. |
| Back (n.) |
The part opposite to, or most remote from, that which fronts the speaker or actor; or the part out of sight, or not generally seen; as, the back of an island, of a hill, or of a village. |
| Back (n.) |
The part of a cutting tool on the opposite side from its edge; as, the back of a knife, or of a saw. |
| Back (n.) |
A support or resource in reserve. |
| Back (n.) |
The keel and keelson of a ship. |
| Back (n.) |
The upper part of a lode, or the roof of a horizontal underground passage. |
| Back (n.) |
A garment for the back; hence, clothing. |
| Back (a.) |
Being at the back or in the rear; distant; remote; as, the back door; back settlements. |
| Back (a.) |
Being in arrear; overdue; as, back rent. |
| Back (a.) |
Moving or operating backward; as, back action. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To get upon the back of; to mount. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To place or seat upon the back. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To drive or force backward; to cause to retreat or recede; as, to back oxen. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To make a back for; to furnish with a back; as, to back books. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To adjoin behind; to be at the back of. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To write upon the back of; as, to back a letter; to indorse; as, to back a note or legal document. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To support; to maintain; to second or strengthen by aid or influence; as, to back a friend. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To bet on the success of; -- as, to back a race horse. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To move or go backward; as, the horse refuses to back. |
| Back (v. i.) |
To change from one quarter to another by a course opposite to that of the sun; -- used of the wind. |
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Body part |
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Handball position |
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Side or face of an item opposite its front side |
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Lunar crater |
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In horse anatomy |
| Back (Last Name / Surname) |
Back is the #4,051 most common last name / surname from the 2010 United States Census. The census reported that 8,762 people had that surname. |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " (after ramming a carrot through the back of a guy's head) Eat your vegetables." - Shoot 'Em Up |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " (angrily) Now, put that thing back where it came from, or so help me...!" - Monsters, Inc. |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " (as a alligator in the Dark) I'm way back this time." - Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " (as a hawk perched in a tree, watching Dawn and John) I'll be back for you. (screeches away)" - Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " (David Sarif: Welcome back Adam, you look like a new man!") Right. Fresh out of the package."" - Deus Ex: Human Revolution |
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