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back to the wall
in a difficult situation with no escape
back up
reverse direction of movement
back up the truck
to prepare to receive or deliver something
backboard
A flat surface behind a basketball hoop.
backbone
strength of character or resolve
backcountry
remote, undeveloped rural areas
backdoor
Secret way to enter a place or system.
backdrop
The scenery behind a stage or scene.
backend
rear part
backer
A supporter, usually providing money.
backfield
The area behind the line of scrimmage in football.
backfire
To have the opposite effect than intended.
backflip
A gymnastics move flipping backward in the air.
background
personal history or context of a person
backhand
insincere compliment or remark
backhanded compliment
An insincere or ambiguous compliment.
backlash
A strong negative reaction to something.
backline
The support musicians in a band.
backlinks
Links from one website to another.
backlog
An accumulation of uncompleted tasks.
backpack
A bag carried on the back.
backpacker
A traveler carrying a backpack for adventures.
backpacking
Traveling with a backpack for adventure.
backroom
A hidden or secretive space.