Definition of back

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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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Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The back side; as, the reverse of a drum or trench; the reverse of a medal or coin, that is, the side opposite to the obverse. See Obverse..
Postero :: Postero () - (/). A combining form meaning posterior, back; as, postero-inferior, situated back and below; postero-lateral, situated back and at the side..
Behind :: Behind (adv.) Backward in time or order of succession; past.
Mounted :: Mounted (a.) Seated or serving on horseback or similarly; as, mounted police; mounted infantry..
Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.
Repercussion :: Repercussion (n.) In a vaginal examination, the act of imparting through the uterine wall with the finger a shock to the fetus, so that it bounds upward, and falls back again against the examining finger..
Picked :: Picked (a.) Having a pike or spine on the back; -- said of certain fishes.
Scuff :: Scuff (n.) The back part of the neck; the scruff.
Warble :: Warble (n.) A small tumor produced by the larvae of the gadfly in the backs of horses, cattle, etc. Called also warblet, warbeetle, warnles..
Thornback :: Thornback (n.) A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back.
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A padded part of a harness which is worn on a horse's back, being fastened in place with a girth. It serves various purposes, as to keep the breeching in place, carry guides for the reins, etc..
Stern-wheel :: Sternway (n.) The movement of a ship backward, or with her stern foremost..
Fluctuate :: Fluctuate (v. i.) To move as a wave; to roll hither and thither; to wave; to float backward and forward, as on waves; as, a fluctuating field of air..
Irish :: Irish (n. sing. & pl.) An old game resembling backgammon.
Sea Turtle :: Sea turtle () Any one of several very large species of chelonians having the feet converted into paddles, as the green turtle, hawkbill, loggerhead, and leatherback. They inhabit all warm seas..
Backhouse :: Backhouse (n.) A building behind the main building. Specifically: A privy; a necessary.
Back :: 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..
Swing :: Swing (v. t.) To cause to swing or vibrate; to cause to move backward and forward, or from one side to the other..
Rub :: Rub (v. t.) To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the action of something moving back and forth; as, to rub the flesh with the hand; to rub wood with sandpaper..
Return :: Return (v. t.) To bat (the ball) back over the net.
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