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Backward :: Backward (n.) The state behind or past.

Aversely :: Aversely (adv.) Backward; in a backward direction; as, emitted aversely..

Palindrome :: Palindrome (n.) A word, verse, or sentence, that is the same when read backward or forward; as, madam; Hannah; or Lewd did I live, & evil I did dwel..

Wash :: Wash (n.) The backward current or disturbed water caused by the action of oars, or of a steamer's screw or paddles, etc..

Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

Retrograde :: Retrograde (v. i.) To go in a retrograde direction; to move, or appear to move, backward, as a planet..

Backwards :: Backwards (adv.) Toward the back; toward the rear; as, to throw the arms backward..

Metacromion :: Metacromion (n.) A process projecting backward and downward from the acromion of the scapula of some mammals.

Backward :: Backward (a.) Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the country or region is in a backward state..

Backhanded :: Backhanded (a.) With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow..

Tennis :: Tennis (v. t.) To drive backward and forward, as a ball in playing tennis..

Retrogression :: Retrogression (n.) Backward development; a passing from a higher to a lower state of organization or structure, as when an animal, approaching maturity, becomes less highly organized than would be expected from its earlier stages or known relationship. Called also retrograde development, and regressive metamorphism..

Lapse :: Lapse (v. i.) To pass slowly and smoothly downward, backward, or away; to slip downward, backward, or away; to glide; -- mostly restricted to figurative uses..

Lateward :: Lateward (a. & adv.) Somewhat late; backward.

Retrograde :: Retrograde (a.) Tending or moving backward; having a backward course; contrary; as, a retrograde motion; -- opposed to progressive..

Retromingent :: Retromingent (n.) An animal that discharges its urine backward.

Retro- :: Retro- () A prefix or combining form signifying backward, back; as, retroact, to act backward; retrospect, a looking back..

Slack :: Slack (superl.) Remiss; backward; not using due diligence or care; not earnest or eager; as, slack in duty or service..

Chassis :: Chassis (n.) A traversing base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a barbette or casemate gun moves backward and forward. [See Gun carriage.].

Revolute :: Revolute (a.) Rolled backward or downward.

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