Back (Noun)
Meaning 1
The part of a garment that covers the back of your body; "they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sweater had a torn back that needed to be mended.
- She carefully ironed the back of her dress to remove the wrinkles.
- The designer added intricate embroidery to the back of the wedding gown.
- They pinned a 'kick me' sign on his back as a prank.
- The back of the jacket was made of a breathable mesh material.
Meaning 2
The side that goes last or is not normally seen; "he wrote the date on the back of the photograph".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The information is written on the back of the business card for reference.
- You'll find the label on the back of the shampoo bottle with the ingredient list.
- He hid the spare key on the back of the door frame, so it wouldn't get lost.
- Please flip the painting over to see the signature on the back of the canvas.
- She placed a Post-It note on the back of the TV with a reminder about the schedule change.
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Meaning 3
The series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back".
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 4
(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback called a play that relied on the speed of the back to break through the defense.
- In American football, the back is usually responsible for carrying or catching the ball on offense.
- The team's star back was injured in the first quarter and had to be replaced by a rookie.
- The back's ability to read the defense and make quick decisions was crucial to the team's success.
- The coach decided to use a running back as a receiver to confuse the opposing team's defense.
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Meaning 5
(football) a person who plays in the backfield.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The fullback was hit hard by the opposing team's linebacker during the game.
- He played as a back for his college football team before being drafted into the NFL.
- The running back sprinted down the field, dodging defenders left and right.
- The quarterback handed the ball off to the back, who then ran for a first down.
- The team's star back was injured in the first quarter and had to be taken out of the game.
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Meaning 6
A support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The back of the sofa was too low for comfortable support while watching TV.
- The office chair had a curved back that cradled her upper body.
- The back of the airplane seat was reclining, allowing passengers to sleep.
- The new gaming chair had an adjustable back for optimal support during long gaming sessions.
- The back of the massage chair was heated, providing soothing relief for her muscles.
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Meaning 7
The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; "his back was nicely tanned".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She massaged his back to relieve the tension in his muscles.
- The doctor examined her back for any signs of injury.
- He hurt his back while lifting the heavy box.
- Her back was nicely tanned from spending the summer at the beach.
- The nurse helped the patient turn onto his back to change the sheets.
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Meaning 8
The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; "he stood at the back of the stage"; "it was hidden in the rear of the store".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- She sat at the back of the classroom to avoid drawing attention to herself.
- The hidden door was located at the back of the large bookshelf.
- He walked to the back of the garden to see the old wooden shed.
- The actor's costume had an intricate design at the back that wasn't visible from the front.
- The sound system was installed at the back of the auditorium to minimize visual distractions.
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Meaning 9
The protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hardcover book had a beautiful design on the front and back, with gold lettering on the spine.
- The old novel's back was worn and faded, but the title was still visible.
- She gently ran her fingers over the embossed pattern on the back of the leather-bound volume.
- The book's back creaked as she opened it to the first page.
- The designer carefully crafted the back of the book to match the intricate artwork on the front cover.