Backstaff :: Backstaff (n.) An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the heavenly bodies, but now superseded by the quadrant and sextant; -- so called because the observer turned his back to the body observed..

Backstair :: Backstair (a.) Private; indirect; secret; intriguing; -- as if finding access by the back stairs.

Backstairs :: Backstairs (a.) Alt. of Backstai.

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

Backster :: Backster (n.) A backer.

Backstitch :: Backstitch (n.) A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end..

Backstitch :: Backstitch (v. i.) To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam..

Backstress :: Backstress (n.) A female baker.

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