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NOUN

the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

the side that goes last or is not normally seen

the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer

(football) a person who plays in the backfield

the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

the part of a garment that covers the back of your body

a support that you can lean against while sitting

(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage

VERB

travel backward

give support or one's approval to

cause to travel backward

support financial backing for

be in back of

place a bet on

shift to a counterclockwise direction

establish as valid or genuine

strengthen by providing with a back or backing

ADJ

related to or located at the back

located at or near the back of an animal

of an earlier date

ADV

in or to or toward a former location

at or to or toward the back or rear

in or to or toward an original condition

in or to or toward a past time

in reply

in repayment or retaliation

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